Panotech

Panotech is a smart monitor that rotates to capture a live stream feed of faces in a public space. A robotic surveillance system created with a body, the goal of Panotech is to both humanize and critique the ever-present, growing reality of public surveillance, while bringing awareness and information about surveillance to the public. Panotech incorporates UI design, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino hacks to bring the design probe to life.

My team and I created this project for our Critical Practices art class, where we learned about making interactive and provocative art pieces that could leave an impact on an audience. We chose to target the idea of video surveillance in society for our final project. This ripe topic - which was garnering public attention from controversial lawsuits at the time - was not only a solid ground for provocation, but also felt important to us all. After finishing, we were fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Innovation Catalysts program to fund further development of the project. 

Created along with the great pleasure of Serena Chen, Alyssa Yang, Zeke Medley, and Noah Saso.

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​Skills utilized:

• CAD (Fusion 360)

• Microcontroller use and custom electronics

• Firmware programming (C++)

• Digital fabrication (laser cutting and FDM 3D printing)

• Woodworking

Awards and Recognition:

• Innovation Catalysts Ignite Grantee (Spring 2020)

• Work exhibited at 99 Robots art show