Electronics and automation for artists with Arduinos

Electronics and automation are no longer just for companies and hobbyists. Arduinos allow artists with little or no programming experience to create interactive art, a field which has seen huge growth in the last few years. They also allow museums to create interactive exhibits without expensive computers and hardware.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/arts/design/arduinos-provide-interactive-exhibits-for-about-30.html?_r=1