Providing the artists with a set that could be used in club spaces and toured internationally for festival shows, the Roboscreens can be swapped out and fitted with signature scenic Deadmau5 maus-heads created by the Henson Company during their set.
Automation for the robots was provided by Tait from movements translated by Robotic Arts, based on designer briefs. Pre-programmed movements were able to take place seamlessly during live performances.
Tait also created two pedestal bases which house the robots. Made from steel and aluminium and fitted with a surrounding 9.5mm polycarbonate barrier fascia, the bases are 2 metres high and subtly angled to keep a safe distance between the crowd and the moving robots while meshing with the architecture of the club.
Movement for the Deadmau5 live show is controlled by Tait/FTSI's award winner Navigator automation system.
(Jim Evans)
