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<\/a><\/p>\nThe lights use motion-sensing technology, controlled by Arduino and Raspberry Pi hardware, to replicate the motion of fireflies. The LEDs change position horizontally in response to the movements of nearby visitors.<\/p>\n
The changing direction of the lights is based on coding used in the Boids software created by artificial-life simulation pioneer Craig Reynolds, which recreates the flocking and separation patterns of birds.<\/p>\n
The piece made its debut at the Olympus Photography Playground in Vienna in February 2015 and attracted thousands of visitors. The space also hosted a performance from dancer M\u00e1t\u00e9 Czak\u00f3, which was choreographed and directed by Stefan Kainbacher.<\/p>\n Swarm can be adapted for different requirements, with the configuration of light modules able to be adjusted to smaller or larger spaces as necessary.<\/p>\n \u201cThe chaotic random structure holds against the formally structured digital and organised manmade world we live in,\u201d Neon Golden said in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cIt proposes a techno-natural jungle that is the habitat of futuristic species of digital fireflies.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n