A mechathon approach by Linz Center of Mechatronics and the Ars Electronica Futurelab
Ars Electronica Futurelab’s innovative social brainstorming Shadowgram offers a unique blend of creativity and practicality, providing an engaging platform for collecting inspiring and thought-provoking projects. Together with the Linz Center of Mechatronics, Ars Electronica is inviting audiences this year to share their hope-giving projects in areas relating to energy transition, the circular economy and sustainability.
By allowing participants to transform their shadows into tangible vinyl stickers and add visionary projects on a speech-bubble, the installation will function as a central festival statement on energy and climate issues, material research, circularity, and environmental awareness. This interactive fabrication not only stimulates creativity, it also encourages environmental literacy and activism, making abstract concepts like circular design and sustainability more accessible and personally relevant. The relative anonymity of the shadow image promotes open expression, enabling participants to share freely and brainstorm digital approaches to environmental challenges.
Credits
This project is being realized as part of the COMET K2 Competence Center “Symbiotic Mechatronics”. COMET competence centers are financed by the Republic of Austria (BMK and BMAW), the participating federal states and the participating companies and research organizations. These projects are managed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).
Linz Center of Mechatronics (LCM) (AT)
The Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH (LCM) is an applied research center on the frontiers of mechatronics. It transfers research results to industry, from hydraulic and electric drives, simulations and digital twins to sensors and communication. LCM supports companies in their twin transition to sustainability and circular economy.