EchoVision

“EchoVision” is a mixed-reality work that allows the audience to experience the world of bats through sound visualization. With a series of specially designed bat-shaped headphones, using the open-source technology HoloKit, participants can echolocate like bats: they emit sounds and see their environment respond as they navigate in the dark. With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the sounds produced by the bats are linked to specific behaviors, such as mating, kissing, or a mother talking to her baby. The creators compose these bat sounds—categorized by AI—into lullabies for baby bats, love songs, etc., and place them in their natural habitats. Inspired by Thomas Nagel’s essay, “What Is it Like to Be a Bat?”, “EchoVision” delves into the mystery of understanding the experiences of other species.

Year Created: 2024
Country: USA
Medium: Mixed Reality Installation
Duration: 5-15 min

*The work was developed through Onassis ONX, the global platform of Onassis Foundation for new media art and digital culture.