The Life and Death of Hans Maximilian
Generative Tamagotchi reimagines the famous digital pet as a speculative interface between language systems, physical interaction and digital fabrication. The project combines a custom SLA-printed controller with game logic based on Chomsky’s grammar, recursive linguistic logic and symbolic communication. Through a physical-digital feedback loop, users interpret the creature’s generated needs and respond within the game environment, questioning communication between humans and artificial systems.
Federico Zurani, Keny Chan, Niels Gercama
- unreal engine
- grasshopper
- SLA 3D printing
- electronics





The Life and Death of Hans Maximilian

Generative Tamagotchi reimagines the famous digital pet as a speculative interface between language systems, physical interaction and digital fabrication. The project combines a custom SLA-printed controller with game logic based on Chomsky’s grammar, recursive linguistic logic and symbolic communication. Through a physical-digital feedback loop, users interpret the creature’s generated needs and respond within the game environment, questioning communication between humans and artificial systems.
Federico Zurani, Keny Chan, Niels Gercama
- unreal engine
- grasshopper
- SLA 3D printing
- electronics



