the Abovemarine - Process


1. Initial Prototype - Laser cut two wheeled tank & colour tracking in processing.

2. Kiwi Drive Base - Omni Wheels with mouse control

3. Free Roaming - José patrolling the studio

4. Play - José attracted by the prospect of food driving towards Shirley

5. Obstacle avoidance - when José gets too close to an object he swims backwards, either avoiding or bumping into it softly.

6. Interaction - Male Siamese Fighter fish are teritorial and behave aggressively toward each other.