The Robotic Chair controls its destiny
The seemingly standard chair collapsed, leaving its parts strewn about the stage. Moments later a whirring sound filled the room as the dismembered object resurrected into its original form.
Ben Beitler/Staff Photographer
Students watch a demonstration of The Robotic Chair at the Yale Art Gallery. The “smart chair” can collapse and recover almost 100 percent of the time.
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