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I don't know what this is, but it sure is mesmerizing


I know it's some sort of kinetic art piece, but I have no idea what it does or what it's made of.

Update: "When arranged and animated in order, the points of light represent the human anatomy. Instinctively, the brain is able to stitch the disparate points together and recognize them as one human form." According to TCP, the artists used motors, custom driver electronics, custom software, laser cut aluminum, LEDs, and a computer to create the sculpture.
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