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This week, I was lucky enough to attend the End-of-the-Year show for the Media, Arts, and Technology department here at UCSB. The show consisted of graduate students showcasing their creations that included all three aspects. The showcase was fairly entertaining however all of my attention was put towards an interactive robot that one graduate student created.
IMG_3152.JPGThis robot, ( pictured on the left), is one that detects human-like sounds,& responds to them. It also has the ability to do a few human-like things. It can sing, play music, and record videos. In order for it to do these things, you must interact with it simply by standing in front of it and holding your arms out. This specific art piece ties into the section of Robotics + Art. During week 3, we focused on robots and their relation to art. The robot created for the end of the year show is a good example because not only was it an interacting robot, but it also produced art in the form of music and images.
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I highly would recommend this event to next year’s class, especially those who are visual learners, because it is amazing to see what young graduate students can create with only their knowledge. This event allowed me to better understand the topic of robotics and art because it was a hands-on experience. When I was there, it was as if the Desma 9 was being brought to life right before my eyes. I truly enjoyed the event and I hope that every student in Desma takes the opportunity to come down to UCSB, if possible, and experience this event !

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