Can you spare some change?

"Can you spare some change?" is a short documentary that examines the relationships between human-human and human-"robot" interactions. A robot, "BumBot" was created by Parsons MFA Design and Technology students in collaboration with "Spooky," a homeless citizen in New York City. "Spooky" drove "BumBot" around Union Square, and shared his perspective on the differences between human-human and human-robot relationships for one homeless citizen -- himself. The documentary created a poignant examination into human relationships and the social landscape of New York City. The viewer is also asked if they can spare some change in their hearts.

Music by: The Doors "People are Strange"

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• spange
• change
• human
• robot
• interaction
• sociology
• New
• York
• City
• Parsons
• MFA
• Design
• and
• Technology
• MFADT
• collabo