There’s too much of the over-complex, out-of-bounds technology and not enough hands-on stuff.

How about using LEGO as inspiration? A wee robot to ‘find the perfect place for a plant to take root’?

Solarpunk BOTanist spreads saplings and smiles

Between OpenAI and Tesla bots, I’m not feeling so rosy about the automated future promised by Silicon Valley these days. I’d much prefer autonomous machines of the Wild Robot variety, just out to help. Like this LEGO fella from Maxx Davidson! Inspired by the art of Victoria Orolfo, this BOTanist is programmed to help its precious plant cargo find the perfect place to take root. Maxx’s robot design is a spot-on tribute to his inspiration but it’s the little patch of terrain that hints at a bigger story. Maybe this little bot could help WALL-E with repairing a neglected future Earth.

Solarpunk BOTanist spreads saplings and smiles – The Brothers Brick | The Brothers Brick

Here’s the original source:

Solarpunk BOTanist: Based on artwork from Victoria Orolfo (@victoriaorolfoart on instagram) I like to imagine these little guys are piloted by the needs of their plant to take them to a perfect ecosystem for their development!

Solarpunk BOTanist | Based on artwork from Victoria Orolfo (… | Flickr

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