private robot: xirrou

short description:
xirrou is a 2-component wall styling robot, which can individually print on walls and ceilings.
the fexible translucent membrane visualizes the rhythmic stamping process and makes it "experiencable".
xirrou is a pure lifestyle-object to personalise your home and office in an ultimate way. depending on your wishes and moods xirrou prints your walls and ceilings on demand. its a very efficient tool to upgrade your loft and experience it always in a new way.
its translucent appearance fits perfectly to the stunning pieces of art it will bring to your home.
xirrous printing is very random and unpredictable, so the printing process itself gets much more interesting.
the two-component-system of xirrou prints all motives and graphics on demand and based on your moods and wishes quickly and automated. it is linked to an internet -based picture-database which provides the motives.
detail of the printing robot: the stamp in xirrous center is supported by artificial muscles. sensors enables xirrou to act absolutely independent and autonomously.
features: little hairs on the feet to climb on any surface. every leg has 3 servo-motors. 4x4 cm stamp. xirrou is able to recharge its battery by itself. artificial muscles for the stamp movements. flexible ink-cable for 8 different colours.
printing movement: stamp and membrane are pulsating up and down during printing.
the robot appears like a living creature. very translucent and filigree structures enhances this design concept.
detail of the 8 ink channels which support the centered stamp with ink.
detail of the ink cable. 8 channels enable the stamp to print a wide range of colours.
wide range of feet arrangements to enhance flexibility on walls.
wide range of feet arrangements to enhance flexibility on walls.
the robots are able to work in every position, also upside-down on ceilings.
second component of the robot-team: the ink-supplier, which has 8 ink cartridges in its body and is connected with the first robot via the ink cable.