TOR - The Transparency of Randomness

This repository hosts the source code for the project The Transparency of Randomness.

Project description

"The Transparency of Randomness" is an installation that gives an insight into the world of randomness and its applicability in mathematical models. In twenty-seven transparent cubes floating in space, robotic mechanisms allow random patterns to emerge by rolling a playing dice. In each of the cubes, an internal ramp is covered with different organic materials, thus integrating the complexity of natural environments into the installation. Orange slices, moss, seeds, flowers and many other biomaterials create a unique sound experience through which we can observe the effect of the various irregular surfaces on the falling playing dices.

The collection of random numbers generated by unpredictable dice rolls is the basis for the real-time calculation of pi (𝝿), demonstrating in an impressive way the important role of randomness in scientific research. The artistic installation offers a physical experience of the complex interplay of unpredictability and stochasticity in mathematical and physical research.

Further TOR repositories

• TOR-Visual: visualizations based on live data generated by the TOR installation
• TOR-Interactive: interactive WebApp for visitors at exhibitions
• TOR-Marlin: adapted 3D printer firmware for controlling the movement of the stepper motors
• TOR-3DModels: source code and models of the 3D printed parts

Exhibitions

• 25th Japan Media Arts Festival, Tokyo, Japan, 2022
• Kapelica Gallery, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2022
• CyberArts 2021, OÖ Kulturquartier, Linz, Austria
• Ars Electronica Festival 2020, Linz, Austria

Impressions

Contributors

Mathias Gartner
Vera Tolazzi
David Eilmsteiner
Andreas Ganhör
Michaela Haslhofer
Gabriel Häusler
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