VVOX choreographed a robotic performance using an industrial robotic arm as a medium for a deeper artistic message. The Robot “arm” synthesizes humanity and technology, holding within it an astonishing range of capabilities.
Artistic process personified by a machine
Within this thoughtfully curated installation, the Robot seamlessly adopts the persona of the artist’s alter-ego, skillfully navigating through a diverse array of human emotions amidst the immersive presence of natural elements.
During the performance, the robot assumes a multitude of roles, engaging in human-like interactions, inscribing messages in the sand, and skillfully replicating natural elements to seemingly “wash” away the intricate patterns etched in the sand.
The industrial robot arm becomes a conduit for the artistic process while demonstrating the evolving relationship between humans and automation.
Creating the experience
Our team honed in on generating anthropomorphic animations and movements to give the massive machine a sense of life.
To create the backend architecture our team built a custom system to control and launch various KUKA programs throughout the 8-hour day performances.
We used TouchDesigner to create a playlist and robot control logic allowing us to input, swap, and launch KUKA programs outside of the KRC.
The artwork is currently on view at Mercer Labs in NYC.
Backend robot previsualization system and playlist control software
Client Mercer Labs
Creative Direction Roy Nachum, Kamil Nawratil
Technical Director Ben Forest
KUKA programmer Kiril Bejoulev, Weston Porter
Production Javier Cruz, Gilad Dor
Fabrication Zyia Zhang, Weston Porter
