Exploring Arduino, DIY, and DIWO for Sustainable Innovation
At Ars Techne Lab, our Phygital Computing Workshops offer a hands-on introduction to Arduino and open-source hardware, fostering a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and DIWO (Do-It-With-Others) approach to creative technology. Rooted in ecological responsibility and sustainable innovation, these workshops empower participants to develop interactive projects that integrate physical and digital elements.
What is Phygital Computing?
Phygital computing bridges the physical and digital worlds, creating systems that sense, respond, and adapt to real-world conditions through a combination of hardware, software, and interactive design. By integrating microcontrollers, sensors, and real-time data processing, phygital systems play a key role in environmental monitoring, sustainable automation, and eco-conscious design.
Ecological Applications of Phygital Computing
As part of our commitment to sustainability, the workshops explore how phygital systems can be used for:
- Smart Environmental Monitoring: DIY sensor networks for tracking air quality, soil health, and water pollution, empowering communities with real-time ecological data.
- Energy-Efficient Smart Systems: Low-power automation, such as solar-powered irrigation, adaptive lighting, or weather-responsive systems, designed for minimal energy consumption.
- Upcycled Electronics & Circular Tech: Transforming electronic waste into functional, interactive projects, extending the lifespan of materials and reducing waste.
- Bio-Interactive Installations: Exploring interactions between digital systems and natural organisms, such as plant-responsive interfaces and fungi-based bio-sensors.
What We Offer
- Arduino Fundamentals: Learn to program microcontrollers, integrate sensors, and build interactive circuits.
- DIY & DIWO Practices: Encouraging autonomy in learning and the power of collaborative innovation.
- Sustainability-Driven Design: Using upcycled materials and energy-efficient methods to minimize waste.
- Open Knowledge Sharing: Adopting open-source principles for accessibility and shared learning.
By focusing on Arduino-based phygital systems, our workshops cultivate a culture of resourcefulness, ecological awareness, and hands-on experimentation. Whether you are an artist, technologist, or environmental researcher, this is a space to invent, collaborate, and rethink how digital technology interacts with the physical world—ethically and sustainably.
Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and get involved!
