If you are feeling unappreciated and your achievements often go unnoticed, then the Applause Machine might just be the thing for you. What does it do? At the push of a button, the 18-inch sculpture bursts into life by “enthusiastically” clapping its hands (though it was astutely noted by Michelle Thatcher for Cnet that the sound of the motor somewhat diminishes the clapping effect).

Video after the jump.

Price: About $300 [Laikingland.uk via Dezeen, Crave]

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