How to Purchase the Flow Machine
“an experimental perceptual environment for studying attentional and phenomenological effects.”
What Is the Flow Machine?
The Flow Machine is an experimental luminous motion system developed at the intersection of kinetic art, perceptual psychology, and psychophysiological research. Early investigations conducted within a biofeedback research context explored correlations between prolonged visual exposure and measurable autonomic and hemispheric response patterns.
It can be thought of as:
“A neuroaesthetic perceptual environment designed to investigate sustained attentional absorption, temporal perception, and passive flow phenomena.”
Where to Purchase
Flow Machines are engineered, manufactured and sold exclusively by Flowtronics Engineering.
Flow Machine Pro
Rotation Speed Fully Adjustable
The Flow Machine Pro model has a fully adustable rotation speed, from 0 RPM up to 5 RPM. It is intended for use in cognition research and/or music analysis applications.
See detailed specifications, cost and availability at the Flowtronics Engineering website.
Flow Machine Theraputic
Rotation Speed Fixed at 1.2 RPM
The Flow Machine Theraputic model has a fixed rotation speed of 1.2 RPM. It is intended for extended use in hospital environments, wellness facilities, and other environments in need of stress reduction. It is intended to be operational during most hours of the day or night depending on the specific environment.
See detailed specifications, cost and availability at the Flowtronics Engineering website.
Institutional Installation
Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 26.5 inches (l x w x h)
Cylinder/Main Body Color: Black
Cylinder Material: Clear Polycarbamate sheet colored black. Exterior of cylinder is high gloss.
Trim: Brushed chrome
Lighting: 3 RGB light sources, 2 with smart phone app control via bluetooth, One light source is via remote only remote control. All remotes are included.
Rotation Speed Control: by remote device (included). Rotation speed can be varied from 0 RPM up to 5 RPM.
Instruction Manual: Includes rotation speed setting chart: rotation speed by music tempo. How to use the remotes also included.
Please contact the artist for further information.
Research Summary
A well-designed biofeedback study conducted at Nova University was centered around The Flow Machine, revealing that participants in the experimental group were able to recover significantly faster from induced stressors after minimal exposure, as confirmed by biomarkers such as heart rate and skin conductance levels.
NOTE: The device referenced in earlier psychophysiological research literature as the Kinoscope represents the developmental predecessor of the present Flow Machine system.
