In the course Interactive Toys, I learned to code and program using BBC micro:bit as a platform for experimenting with interactive technology. Through hands-on exploration, I developed an understanding of both hardware and software — learning how to translate ideas into functional, physical prototypes.

Throughout the course, I experimented with building small robots, creating interactive instruments, and even designing robots that could play instruments themselves. This process involved programming logic, sensors, and outputs, as well as physically constructing mechanisms using small components and structural elements.

The main project, “TIGERBOTS,” combined coding, robotics, and fabrication. We designed and assembled robots from scratch, learning how to work precisely with mechanical parts, how to laser cut components in wood and acrylic, and how to integrate electronics into a cohesive interactive system. The project strengthened my technical skills while also encouraging playful experimentation and creative problem-solving.

Most importantly, this project was a collaboration.
✝︎ Rest in peace Peter, my collaboration partner on this project.

✝︎ In loving memory of Peter Mikael Landstad, my collaboration partner on this project