After working with Peter and Paweena for the last couple of weeks, we finally finished our “BumBot” Project last week! After this project, we gained a new friend, Spooky. Spooky gave us a great outsider perspective and was fun to hang out with. Not only did people enjoy “BumBot”, but Spooky did too. Hope you enjoy our short video and if you want to see our presentation, click here.
“Can you spare some change?” is a short documentary that examines the relationships between human-human and human-“robot” interactions. A robot, “BumBot” was created by Parsons MFA Design and Technology students in collaboration with “Spooky,” a homeless citizen in New York City. “Spooky” drove “BumBot” around Union Square, and shared his perspective on the differences between human-human and human-robot relationships for one homeless citizen — himself. The documentary created a poignant examination into human relationships and the social landscape of New York City. The viewer is also asked if they can spare some change in their hearts.
Music by: The Doors “People are Strange”