DARK DROID
Dark Droid is an interactive game where the player uses a console controller to navigate a physical robot across a virtual arena, disabling bombs while avoiding explosion and laser blasts.
Created: Feb 12, 2026|Updated: Feb 12, 2026
This installation uses a physical robotic tank which interacts with the virtual projected playfield on the floor. A Microsoft Kinect is used to determine the location of the robot for the virtual game. There is also a physical laser that sweeps across the floor using a servo motor. The game uses the Unity 3d game engine, with plugins for controlling physical servos and reading sensors. The projector is mounted on the floor, and then reflects off an angled mirror at the top to reduce the height needed for the arena.
Materials & Components
- PVC Pipe Structure
- Cardboard Panels
- White and Black Logo Paint
- Laptop Running Unity 3D Game
- Spykee Robot
- Raspberry Pi
- Microsoft Kinect
- DisplayLink USB Monitor
- Red Dot Laser Pen
- Netduino Board
- 180Deg High Torque Servo
- Interlocking Floor Tiles
- Bathroom Mirror
- 100Mb Network Hub
- 720P HD Projector
- Portable Amp / Speaker Box
- XBOX 360 Controller
- Copious Duct Tape