Edson Soares, Oryan Inbar

This is Solar Power Man. A fictional figure that uses solar energy and makes it useable for people to use directly from his body.

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Description

Imagined to “humanize” the idea of energy, the Solar Power Man project is a social performance intended to reflect upon the sources of the energy we constantly consume. A “solar body” was build in reference to “Sun learning armor” Genetic algorithm project. It uses 50 voltaic cells plus 10 flexible PV on the helmet, producing electricity to allow people to charge their mobile devices. Solar Power man has more energy in the sun and losses energy when he gets no sun. If you shake hands with him (pressing a button in his hand) you will see how much power he has at that moment (using LEDs in his chest). The first performance took place at Washington Park, the character evoked a lot of curiosity, people would stop in the middle of the street and take pictures. The character would approach people to offer power without talking. Some were intimidated by the appearance but many people gave their phones to be charged and expressed a surprise when realized Solar Power Man could effectively charge their phones. Reactions such as “OMG it’s really charging my phone!” were repeated by people.

Classes

Energy