Radioactive Blueberries: A Glimpse into the Future of Fruit
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This project was created as part of investigating how silicone can be used as a medium for soft robotics and HCI.
This speculative project and material investigation reflects on the potential future of fruits amidst escalating radioactive exposure, drawing inspiration from the current harvesting of contaminated blueberries in Chernobyl. It presents a thought-provoking critique through a soft robotic blueberry bush crafted with silicone casting, which glows and pulses eerily, evoking a future where all fruits may bear the mark of radioactivity.
This speculative project and material investigation reflects on the potential future of fruits amidst escalating radioactive exposure, drawing inspiration from the current harvesting of contaminated blueberries in Chernobyl. It presents a thought-provoking critique through a soft robotic blueberry bush crafted with silicone casting, which glows and pulses eerily, evoking a future where all fruits may bear the mark of radioactivity.