Lumetron
Lumetron
Lumetron
A machine that choreographs geomagnetic storms as light, converting Earth's invisible electromagnetic breathing into temporal drawings.
A machine that choreographs geomagnetic storms as light, converting Earth's invisible electromagnetic breathing into temporal drawings.
A machine that choreographs geomagnetic storms as light, converting Earth's invisible electromagnetic breathing into temporal drawings.


Type
Type
Fabrications, Speculations
Fabrications, Speculations
Year
Year
2024
2024
Fields
Fields
Sensor Networks, Kinematic Sculpture, Optical Projection
Sensor Networks, Kinematic Sculpture, Optical Projection
Synopsis
Synopsis
Lumetron translates the Earth's invisible magnetic rhythms into a choreographed field of reflections. Geomagnetic signals from an HMC5883L magnetometer drive suspended torsion elements, converting field variation into mirror rotation. An Arduino-based system reads XYZ vectors and maps them to servo movements that adjust string tension inside tubes, subtly steering each mirror. The device couples mechanical motion and optical projection so that magnetic change appears as oscillating light. Operating as both sculptural reconstruction and didactic prototype, it makes otherwise imperceptible forces tangible as spatial, temporal phenomena.
Lumetron translates the Earth's invisible magnetic rhythms into a choreographed field of reflections. Geomagnetic signals from an HMC5883L magnetometer drive suspended torsion elements, converting field variation into mirror rotation. An Arduino-based system reads XYZ vectors and maps them to servo movements that adjust string tension inside tubes, subtly steering each mirror. The device couples mechanical motion and optical projection so that magnetic change appears as oscillating light. Operating as both sculptural reconstruction and didactic prototype, it makes otherwise imperceptible forces tangible as spatial, temporal phenomena.


















LINKS
This project received the Technical Study High Pass Prize for Research investigating invisible planetary forces as responsive spatial experiences at the Architectural Association in June 2024.
Credits
Noah Jenkins
Creative Director
Isabella Brooks
Designer
James Hughes
Motion Designer
Maria White
Copywriter
Links
This project received the Technical Study High Pass Prize for Research investigating invisible planetary forces as responsive spatial experiences at the Architectural Association in June 2024.