Atlas Copco’s E-Air compressor is not just revolutionizing indoor construction and demolition projects, it is now making waves in the art world as well. In a groundbreaking performance installation in Prague called “Inferno,” the E-Air H185 takes center stage, showcasing a fusion of technology and art like never before.
The project features dancers wearing articulated mechanical exoskeletons powered by air-powered hydraulic actuators supplied with compressed air from the Atlas Copco unit backstage. The result is a mesmerizing choreographed robotic dance where machine and human bodies merge into one, creating a visually stunning and thought-provoking performance.
The ARCHA+ Theatre in Prague, where the performance takes place, provides a unique environment similar to St. Jerome’s in Naples, where an all-electric Bobcat excavator is delicately excavating. In both cases, the machines have to operate quietly and without emitting harmful pollutants that could affect the art, artists, and audience.
The Atlas Copco E-Air compressor, with its electric PACE controller that regulates air pressure with precision, ensures a consistent and silent operation essential for the success of the show. Jakub Hykeš, production manager at the ARCHA+ Theatre, praises the E-Air for its stable power source and quiet operation, allowing the focus to remain on the performance and enhancing the interaction between humans and machines.
While the mechanical details of the performance have been updated over time, the core theme of portraying Hell as a place controlled by machines remains as relevant as ever. The video of the show’s initial run in 2011 gives a glimpse of the captivating performance that continues to captivate audiences.
As the boundaries between technology and art blur, the Atlas Copco E-Air compressor continues to showcase its versatility and reliability in powering innovative and boundary-pushing performances like “Inferno.” With its compact form, outstanding performance, and quiet operation, the E-Air H185 proves to be a game-changer not just in construction but in the world of art as well.
