SOMERVILLE, MA., Feb 21, 2005 - As part of the AirPlay exhibit currently on display at the Boston Children's Museum, TechnoFrolics contributed an interactive installation called Wind Pipes, a celebration of air jet technology which encourages children to explore the wonder and magic of wind power firsthand.

The Wind Pipes is a computer animated choreographed sculpture, which also allows for visitor interaction. It consists of eight tubes attached to a central chamber. Two of the tubes are wooden organ pipes that produce deep breathy notes in musical sequence as air is pumped through them. Another tube produces gurgling bubbles in captivating visual patterns. Plastic spheres of varied colors dance playfully within the confinement of several more tubes. Additionally, there are two launchers which museum-goers can load with provided balls to be fired into the air. The final tube uses air power to twirl a vibrant banner suspended overhead. Using interactive buttons, participants can manipulate one of the dancing spheres, control the twirling banner, and propel balls from one of the launching tubes. The overall effect is that of a whimsical contraption that wouldn't look out of place in a Willie Wonka factory.

"It's still a crowd pleaser. I love hearing the squeals of delight," declares Gail Ringel, Vice President of Exhibits at the museum. "I think the technology makes it possible to do some really fun things."

The Wind Pipes exhibit was created by TechnoFrolics in collaboration with intern Anita Raghuwanshi, a student of engineering at Harvard University who has since graduated. The organ pipes were donated by Nickerson Pipe Organ Service of Melrose, MA.