From the 12th October, for six weeks, a robot will sit mindlessly 'hand' writing messages directly to MP's from young members of the public. The messages are uploaded via the 'Voicebot' website here, live web cam feeds will also follow the robots progress which can be watched at the same address.
The 'Voicebot' will obviously make a large number of people curious and it is this that the Director, Adil Abrar hopes will form a stronger relationship between the Government and young voters by breaking down communication barriers like councils, counsellors and parents etc. Similarly, such an unusual spectacle in the House of Commons will intrigue MP's as their path is partially blocked by the robot as they go in for a day's session. This will hopefully raise awareness of the real issues concerning young voters and future voters.
Perhaps we are about to see the birth of a revolutionary new form of unhindered communication between young members of public and the Government that will allow political problems to be identified and solved much more rapidly?
The robot will be on display in the House of Commons for one week and will then move to transcribe messages, which will be posted on a wall as part of the overall installation.
