Moaning Lisa

Project Info

Title:

Moaning Lisa

Summary:

Interactive mannequin as sexual interface

Year Started:

2007

Project Leads

  • Matt Ganucheau

Project Collaborates

  • Kelly Moore

Tools Used

  • Max/MSP
  • Maker Board

Exhibitions

  • Arse Elektronika 2007, 09/2007, San Francisco, CA

Videos

Press

Interactive mannequin as sexual interface.

Mannequin (procured via craigslist) modified with sensors:

  • Eyes: Ultrasonic Rangefinders
  • Nipples: Knobs
  • Crotch/Butt: Resistive strips

As viewers manipulated the sensors via moving around the area in front of the mannequin, turning knobs, and rubbing resistive strips, a Max/MSP based patch would process the input (via a Make Controller board) and generate sound via a sample bank of 2000+ moans. The sounds and volume change as long as the interaction stays "interesting". If the viewer repeats the same action over and over, "boredom" ensues and the sounds fade to silence.

Videos

Moaning Lisa Presentation @ AE2007:
Moaning Lisa @ CNet: