About Project Oscillon

History

The name "Oscillon" derives from "Oscillon 40", which is considered to be one of the first digital art pieces.

Laposky used an oscilloscope to manipulate electronic waves that were then displayed on a fluorescent screen. The waves would have been constantly moving and undulating on the screen, but there was no way of recording these movements on paper at this time. By photographing them, the artist was able to capture these images and record them for history.

On the image on the left here you see some more oscillons, namely numbers 4, 17, 45, 12, 21, and 27. These were photographed by Laposky in 1953.

Competition

This event is a competition focused on the theme "Human Connection through Technology." Over several months, student teams will work on projects related to this theme.

Teams will receive support through practical workshops, regular check-ins with mentors, and feedback sessions. The competition encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration among participants.

For more details on the timeline, check the schedule here.

Organisation

Project Oscillon is organized by the Inclusivity in Robotics committee (iRo) of Study Association Asimov.
Their goal is to set-up a competition where participants can explore the overlap of Art and Technology by working on a project within the theme of "Human Connection through Technology". There is possiblity to explore and aquire new skills, to share knowledge and to grow together.

Event Organizers

Francesca Del Buono

Hi everyone! I'm Francesca, a second-year MSc Robotics student with a passion for computer vision and using tech to make a positive impact.
I’m thrilled to be a mentor for Project Oscillon and can’t wait to support participants in bringing their creative ideas to life.
Outside of robotics, I love traveling, music, crochet, and learning new languages. Excited to meet everyone and see all the amazing projects you’ll create!

Amber van Groenestijn

Hi, I'm Amber, and I recently graduated from the MSc Robotics at TU Delft.
Beyond my studies and work, I enjoy an active life, love learning new things, and enjoy being creative. During my study time, I organized many robotics events for the study association.
Project Oscillon was a natural next step, born from a desire to see more creative robotics projects at the ME faculty. The theme of "Human Connection through Technology" is something I also strive for in real life.

Leonoor Verbaan

Hello Oscilloners! I am Leonoor and I just graduated from MSc Robotics. Together with my friends, we have formed a committee (IRo) to make everyone feel included in this studies and also cover topics in robotics that are not widely known yet. Project Oscillon is one of the projects we are currently organizing and I am also very happy to be a mentor for this to see all the cool works that come out of it.
I am very interested in applying robotics in real-life applications, with my current focus on sustainability, art, and daily life. In my free time I do a lot of traveling, painting, visiting concerts, and sports.
But that's it for now! I hope to see you in person during the project to get to know you better as well. :)

Shanti Verschoor

Hi there! Shanti here, I am a passionate mechanical engineer with additional skills in Aerospace engineering, Rapid prototyping, and Mixed Reality programming.
In my spare time, I practice sports (bouldering) or meet up with friends at the Delftse Student e-sports Association.
Graduated from TUDelft in July 2024 and now a mentor for Project Oscillon, I can't wait to collaborate with creative students to make their own robot or AI!

Involved Artists and Scientists

Laura A. Dima

Laura A. Dima is a multidisciplinary sartist whose work spans performance, technology, and academic research.
She graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in 2015 and is currently pursuing a master's in ArtScience at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) and Royal Conservatoire (KC) in The Hague.
Based in Amsterdam, her practice focuses on multimedia installations that explore themes of intimacy, (simulated) touch, and privacy.

Marwa ElDiwiny

Dr. Marwa ElDiwiny was named one of the "30 Women in Robotics You Should Know" in 2020 by Robohub. She earned her PhD in Robotics (Doctor of Engineering Sciences) from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, with a focus on Soft Structures and Their Integrity Inspired by Nature.
In 2023, she founded SoftBoticsX, a medtech startup where she serves as CEO. At SoftBoticsX, she and her team are dedicated to preventing lower extremity diabetic complications through AI-powered shape-morphing technology that ensures precise pressure redistribution.
Dr. ElDiwiny also hosts the Soft Robotics Podcast, which reaches an audience in over 90 countries.

Professor Lynne Baillie

Her research interest is in Human‐Robot Interaction (HRI) – that’s the study and subsequent improvement of human interaction with robots, and the development and evaluation of novel interactive technologies with a focus on robots.
Prof Baillie, has a PhD and MSc and is the Director of the Interactive and Trustworthy Technologies Research Group at Heriot-Watt University, researching how people interact with robotic technology, and the impacts that technology has on the population in terms of convenience, usability, performance and security.
She is based in the National Robotarium which is a world-leading institute for robotics and artificial intelligence, boasting unrivalled facilities to explore collaborative interaction between humans, robots and their environments.
Her work has attracted funding from UK research councils, the EU, and national and local government, as well as international companies such as Siemens and Microsoft.

Bram Ellens

Bram Ellens is an artist, theater producer, entrepreneur and engineer. Known for his robotics art installations he is researching the relationship between humans and technology.
His work was exhibited at NXT Amsterdam, Het HEM, Lowlands, Watou and other museums and festivals. Bram resides in Barcelona Spain where he is working on his latest Robotics-first theater production ‘De robot van de rommelmarkt’ premiering at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam in January 2025.