Neil Mendoza
Robotic Voice Activated Word Kicking Machine
Robotic Voice Activated Word Kicking Machine by Neil Mendoza is an interactive installation that transforms audiences’ spoken words into a visual and auditory experience. It offers a novel perspective on our interaction with technology, turning speech into text and motion through the inventive use of robotics and sound. This artwork invites audiences to engage directly, creating a unique and playful exploration of language and digital interaction.
Neil Mendoza is a UK-born, US-based artist who blends sculpture, software, and engineering to animate objects and spaces. He employs humor and absurdity as tools to investigate how we mediate our interactions with each other and the natural world. His art often repurposes found objects, offering viewers a fresh perspective that challenges their preconceptions. He holds an MA in Maths and Computer Science from Oxford University and an MFA in Design Media Art from UCLA. He has showcased his work globally, lectured at international conferences, taught art and technology at UCLA and Stanford, and co-founded the art collective “is this good?”.
Photo courtesy of the artist.