solaris installation by save lab visualizes brain waves with magnetic liquid
all images courtesy of save lab
the interactive installation by save lab demonstrates a influence field using a permanent magnet on magnetically charged fluorescent liquids. ‘solaris’ is a two phase system that modifies it’s surfaces to the unique transmissions from the human brain. the way it works is, the user wears a neuro sensitive headset, that computes brain activity and sends information to the installation, where its physicalized using magnetic waves. the studio tested the installation on different age groups, and professions. the results confirmed that brain activity and mood reflected the dynamics and characters of the liquids in the sphere.
the magnetically charged fluorescent liquid
people who spent more time managed to influence the installation on a unconsciousness level by adapting their emotional state of mind. save lab also revealed that the ‘solaris’ project also visualizes the person’s temperament and attitude, where it copies the mental organization and echoes it on the liquid’s surface, and becomes part of the user.
video courtesy of julia borovaya
the neuro interface emotive epoc headset
the user adjusts their emotional state to influence the liquid
video courtesy of julia borovaya
the sensitive liquid moves according to magnetic fields
the liquid with magnetic filaments
schematic of the installation
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edited by: piotr boruslawski | designboom
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