Unequivocating

This is a kinetic sculpture which responds to its environment in real time using sonic detection and an Arduino processor. Initially the scales are balanced however, if someone approaches the scales tip relative to their nearness. The head of the scales, the hook holding the balance arm was created collaboratively from my design using solid brass rod, the rest of the brass is antique and re-purposed for the project. The deck of the scales is made of wood with electronics inset using a router, it has then been dressed in lead sheet. An Arduino located at the rear of the base triggers the sonic detectors to calculate the distance of anyone approaching, the closest person determines the output which is supplied to the servo as a desired angle. [Brass, lead, solder, copper, wood, steel, cotton, monofilament fibre, electronics, Arduino, sonar array, servo in a shoe of steel and petroleum acrylic]