Dumbo Automata
Project
Stanford d.school
Instructor: Patrick Fenton
Collaborators
Olivia Carr Bose, Bennie Nkwantabisa, Alan Williams
Timeline
Winter 2023 (3 weeks)
Tools
Foam Core, Sketching, physical supplies from the d.school
Challenge
Your task is to create an automaton (a mechanical figure or contraption constructed to act as if by its own motive power). Your automaton should present an engaging scene with multiple animating parts, centered on a clear theme. The Automata should embody:
01. Quality and craft of the construction.
02. The level of interest and originality of the scene.
03. Mechanical variety and sophistication.
04. Reliability and Durability.
it's moves!
The theme is Dumbo, the flying elephant. There are six mechanisms operated from one point, including the gear that spins the ferris wheel in the back. Grab some popcorn and enjoy!
