NanO Harvester
Play · Public Art · Apparatus · Springfield, Queensland
The NanO Harvester magnifies the principles of nanotechnology to human scale, creating an interactive water sculpture that processes 500 kilograms of water through an innovative mechanical system. Standing as a 6-legged robotic collector, the piece transforms microscopic concepts into tangible experiences.
The installation's signature feature is its bidirectional bucket-tipping mechanism, an original design that ensures efficient operation while creating unexpected moments of dramatic water release. This synthesis of engineering and artistry demonstrates how industrial processes can be reimagined as public sculpture, engaging viewers in an exploration of movement, technology, and fluid dynamics.
- Dimensions
- 6500 H × 3000 W × 3000 L mm
- Materials
- Cast aluminium, stainless steel, 500 kg of circulating water
- Completed
- 2010
