Ars Electronica Festival · 2001

Prototype Schmarotzer ® (Parasite)

by Frank Fietzek

🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2001

In 2001, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Prototype Schmarotzer ® (Parasite)” by Frank Fietzek (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention. Frank Fietzek has 1 more work in this atlas.

The Schmarotzer®-Model A is based on the phenomenon known as the Seebeck Effect, according to which electrical energy may be obtained through warmth differences (in this case, the body heat of the host and the warmth of the surrounding air).

— Prix Ars Electronica Archive

About Frank Fietzek

Frank Fietzek (DE), born 1960. 1981-82 studied philosophy at the University of Tübingen; 1983-84 Free Art School Hamburg, 1985-86 studied computer science at the University of Hamburg; 1994/95 guest lecturer at the Merzakademie Stuttgart, College of Design…

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