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Company creates landmarks that ‘come alive’
View(s):Lamp posts, bus stops, post boxes and other city centre landmarks could soon have something to say – thanks to a remarkable new initiative that has given them a BRAIN.
'Hello Lampost' - is set to make the posts and pillars 'come alive' as they 'learn' from conversations and give intelligent answers, as well as spread rumours and spill secrets texted to them in confidence
Inanimate objects across English city Bristol are set to be given individual mobile phone codes allowing them to interact with anyone who texts them.
The clever bit of kit – dubbed ‘Hello Lampost’ – is set to make the posts and pillars ‘come alive’ as they ‘learn’ from conversations and give intelligent answers, as well as spread rumours and spill secrets texted to them in confidence.
Pan Studios are using a £30,000 grant to bring Bristol’s urban landscape to life with their scheme.
Company boss Ben Barker said: ‘We have been developing the game mechanics and finessing conversation styles of the text messages.
‘We hope it will inspire Bristolians to converse and play with their street furniture – and ultimately each other, as they’ll get to discover more about other passers-by in their vicinity. ‘The more people take part the more fun for all.’
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