Visual+haptic+acoustic technology development for human interaction in museum exhibit

  • Project Year: 2025-26
  • Departments Represented: MEng
  • Industry/Track: Robotics, Aerospace, or Automotive Advancements

UC Berkeley’s Embodied Dexterity Group (EDG) has been developing soft robotic technology that uses sound frequencies to sense force. We have blended EDG research and art into an interactive, multi-sensory exhibit for the Exploratorium, a museum in San Francisco. Our nature-inspired exhibit includes air flow control, air compressor whistles, molded mushrooms, electronics, and robotic flowers. Our goal is to educate and inspire the public about current advancements in robotics.

  • Advisor(s): Hannah Stuart
  • Team: Tyler Ho [ME], Yuka Iwashita [ME], Ryan Lee [ME], Xi (Tracy) Cao [ME]