Manta Reactive

Manta is a surface that changes form – and therefore acoustic character – in response to multimodal input via Open Sound Control [OSC], including stereoscopic vision, multi-touch, sound, and even brainwaves. It is comprised of CNC machined panels and connectors of high-density polyethylene. Curved forms result from a combination of triangulation and bending stiffness: geometry and material in concert. It was designed to utilize the rigging infrastructure and acoustic environment of the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center [EMPAC] at Rensselaer.