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"the Fold: episode III (Reshaped agents: ά4, ά5, ά6)", robots, 3d printed elements, MISBkit electronics, video projection livestream, Expanded Arts Studio, ASU, Tempe, AZ 2026 |
"Reshaped Agents" are a continued investigation of the robotic agents found in "the Fold: episode III". Building off their initial development and implementation during "episode III", these Reshaped Agents feature updates to their AI algorithm, firmware, and software. This project represents continued investigations into their morphology, their performative behavior, and interactions in the physical world. The crux of the development in the update featured in the video above involve improvements to its ambulation - particularly its quarduped (four-legged) gait. This implementation is featured in Agent ά6 with Agents ά4 and ά5 behavior as a comparison. See video above. |
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| "Reshaped Agent: ά6" (above) involves updates to camera-based object detection of its physical surroundings. The robotic agent attempts to categorize these objects as 'type human' but failing miserably. Modifications to the object detection algorithm is currently ongoing. Integrating ultrasonic sensing using high frequency detection of objects close to its body in order for dynamic object avoidance is planned. AI behavioral research assistance by Ryan Fernandez, Masters in Robotics and AI from Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. | |
Livestream detail of "Reshaped Agent: ά6", robotic performer with 3D printed |
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