Developed of chameleon shape for kinetic transforming shape

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study describes the production of kinetic sculptures through linear actuators and special frame designs to express the transition between geometric shapes. The transformation of geometric shapes such as cube and quadrangular pyramid is organically progressed, and through this, to express the beauty of the original form. Methods/Statistical analysis: We designed a telescopic type linear actuator, designed a driving part for it, and fabricated a telescopic frame to show the surface of the shape. The use of a microprocessor for fast encoder control and a communication protocol for controlling each module were made. In addition, a unique frame structure has been created to express the motion of the expanding and contracting actuator in three dimensions. Findings: Each telescopic linear actuator module has a length of 1m, extends up to 2m and has a lifting power of about 5kg. A real-time programming tool can be used to organically command each transformation so that each module can be controlled at 1-cm intervals through a communication protocol. The ball joint and telescopic frames are designed to accommodate the motion of each actuator and can represent the transition between geometric shapes. Improvements/Applications: The Chameleon shape is a kinetic fixture, designed to represent basic geometric shapes such as cube and quadrilateral, and to organize each transition. There is a high possibility of developing into a kinetic display or a new type of physical expression device.