Dance and robotics on stage: the irruption of AI

  From Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14
  35€ (general public) and 24€ (UNAV students)
Taught by Óscar González and Moisés Moe (Iron Skulls Co)

This proposal focuses on the interaction between dance, robotics and artificial intelligence, taking as a reference Famulus 4.0, the new project of Iron Skulls Co. Through a theoretical-practical session, participants will explore how technology is not only a scenic element, but also a partner of interpretation and artistic creation.

This proposal seeks to bring attendees closer to the intersection between dance, robotics and artificial intelligence, taking as a reference Famulus 4.0, the new project of Iron Skulls Co. Through theoretical and practical sessions distributed over three days, participants will explore how technology is not only a scenic element, but also a companion or pet of interpretation and artistic creation.

An opportunity to experiment with movement, reflect on human-machine interaction and learn about the use of AI and robotics in the performing arts.

Wednesday, November 12 (15:00 - 16:00 h)

Technology, art and the future: keys to a stage dialogue

• Introduction to Iron Skulls Co. and its research on body, technology and dance.
• Presentation of the Famulus 4.0 project and its uniqueness in the use of a robot dog as an interpreter.
• Brief overview of the challenges, lessons learned and questions raised by the creation process.
• Open discussion with students on human relationships in the digital age and the role of AI or robotics in the scene.

Thursday, November 13 (13:00 - 16:00 h)

Expanded movement: body, machine and stage presence.

• Practice of improvisation and movement exploration with technological objects.
• Interaction with the robot dog from body and space.
• Collective exercises that simulate dynamics of control, autonomy and alienation.
• Sharing: how does our perception of the other change when it is a machine? And of the body when it becomes automated?

Friday, November 14th

The dismantled scene: technical guided tour (13:00 - 14:00 h)

• Observation of the scenic and technological assembly of Famulus 4.0.
• Conversation with the artistic and technical team about lighting, software, robotics and spatiality.

Viewing of the play (7:30 p.m.)

• Attendance to the complete function.