Jürg Lehni — Hektor
https://juerglehni.com/works/hektor
Hektor’s light and fragile mechanism consists only of two motors, toothed belts and a spray can holder. By the means of geometric triangulation and gravity, a custom software moves the spray can along predefined drawing paths and remotely activates the can’s nozzle.
Joshua Schachter: How I turned frustration into creative success | TED Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_schachter_how_i_turned_frustration_into_creative_success
Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame, digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong reactions). Learn how to turn your frustration into creative success — and discover how quirky, unexpected art can captivate audiences worldwide. (Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks)