An assortment of rubber sticks and wind-up toys are placed on a rectangular table, and a light beam runs along the surface of the objects. With the moving light comes sound... Basically, an infra-red camera reacts to objects placed on the table, and when the light beam comes in contact with an object, it makes a noise. Objects on the lower end of the table create low sounds, and vice versa.

The sound rings non-stop while the beam is in contact with an object, which means that you can compose your own "music" by rearranging the thick and thin objects on the table. This is an entertainment-oriented exhibit in line with the ARS Center's wide demographic. But maybe it's a tad too childish??

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