NEWS BRIEF: Artificial intelligence project creates intuitive robots for “emotional connection”

A project that involves intuitive dancing robots that respond to movements and gestures from human partners is being unveiled by the Georgia Institute of Technology. The process began by recording human movements in a motion capture suit, and the ensuing data facilitated the programming of robots to interact and improvise with humans. “This new interaction could not only inspire new forms of artistic expression but also build trust and emotional connection between … humans and robots,” said spokesperson Steven Norris. Gil Weinberg, director of the college’s Center for Music Technology, added, “When you bring this kind of interesting, interdisciplinary work together … it hopefully will inspire new advances in the fields of dance, music, and robotics.” gatech.edu