Ka Fai Choy
2009-11
Bionic Movement Research Library
Bionic Movement Research Library is a collection of experiments on the possibilities of composing digital muscle memory for the body. Inspired by Luigi Galvani discovery (1780) of ‘animal electricity’ in human body, which is now known as galvanic response. The research is based on the concept of electrical nerve stimulation to create artificial or involuntary movement of isolated muscle group in various sequences for functional expression.
Bionic Movement Research Library is a new collection created for The Institute of Kinesics Studies.
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Video Still: Test 34/ Opposable Thumb Control Experiment

Video Still: Test 37/ Artificial Facial Expression Control Experiment

Video Still: Test 42/ Upper Right Torso Control Experiment