This project explores how we might communicate with brain organoids, small clusters of neurons cultivated in a lab. The installation invites visitors to touch a soft, artificial membrane. Each touch generates impulses that are transmitted to the organoid, which then responds through movements in the same membrane. This creates a feedback loop between human and living cells, making an unfamiliar field of research directly perceptible. Rather than focusing on abstract data, the interaction is physical and immediate, sparking curiosity about the possibilities and limits of biological computing.
The process involved a close collaboration with the Swiss company FinalSpark, who provided access to their Neuroplatform. We experimented with simple impulse scripts, tested stimulation patterns through multi-electrode arrays, and refined how organoid responses could be embodied in a tactile interface. Through many iterations, we developed an installation that combines scientific complexity with an intuitive, hands-on experience.
