Research Bay:
Robotics & Arts
Robotics & Arts
ART + SCIENCE:
Merging the principles of artistic creativity and robotics leads to more expressive designs, more intuitive technology, and new ways for people to interact with the world.The Dance Studio:
Dance + Biomechanics + Robotics
The study of human movement in expressive forms, such as dance, provides insights into fluidity, balance, and coordination—key factors in refining humanoid robot motion.
Fluidity, Balance, & Coordination in Real-timeBy analyzing human movement, researchers can work on improving robot control systems that can respond to changes in terrain and external forces.
A BRIDGE BETWEEN ART + SCIENCE
The SRC creates a space that bridges art and science. In addition to developing popular interdisciplinary classes, the Center actively supports creative exhibitions, cinematic projects, and theater that go beyond the SRC’s physical space.
Photo by Adam Lau
CS 334: Robots and Arts
This popular interdiscipinary class, co-taught by Dr. Oussama Khatib and Dr. Catie Cuan, brings together students from diverse backgrounds—including computer science, engineering, theater, music, art, and design.
Students work in collaborative teams to conceive, develop, and implement original creative robotics projects using the facilities at the SRC.
Multi-robot Flocking: Dynamic Human-Robot Interaction through Adaptive Algorithms
As robots transition from commercial and research settings into everyday environments, social task aims such as engagement or entertainment become increasingly relevant. This work presents a compelling multi-robot task, in which the main aim is to enthrall and interest. In this task, the goal is for a human to be drawn to move alongside and participate in a dynamic, expressive robot flock.
In Support of the Performing Arts
The SRC nurtures connection to robotics in the performing arts. Supporting artists, such as Dr. Catie Cuan and her Manifold project, offers new perspectives on developing solutions for human-robot interactions.
