Hello there! You've reached the portfolio-ish site of Ben Leduc-Mills. I like making, in many forms -- through music, woodworking, lasers, electronics, code, Lego, 3d printing, e-textiles, you name it. This website captures some of my career from interaction design, rapid prototyping & digital fabrication, open source hardware, software engineering, user research, and of course, AI.
Yes, I use AI everyday. For code, for design, and for research. No, I didn't use it for this website.
MAPP
MAPP, or Mechanical Art Production Platform, was a Master’s Thesis project from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunication Program. It is a 3-Axis Robot that runs both algorithmic and user-controlled custom software to create unique art pieces. It was featured at ‘Dance Robot Dance: A Night with Maker Faire’ at NYC’s Internet Week 2008, the ITP Spring Show 2008, and was on display at ITP’s summer gallery 2008.
Tools: Machine built using laser-cut plexi, stell pipe, aluminum, various bearings, springs, nuts, and bolts. Custom G-Code library built using the Arduino microcontroller and Processing.