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Ai-Da, named after the mathematician Ada Lovelace, is the world’s first humanoid AI robot artist that can draw independently using a robotic arm and an inbuilt camera. She’s set to open her own art exhibition, called “Unsecured Futures,” at Oxford University on June 12th.
Engineers in Leeds programmed the robotic hand used by Ai-Da, which follows a number of stages and AI algorithms. This enables it to calculate a virtual path based on what Ai-Da sees in front of her and then interpret the co-ordinates to create the piece of art. The artwork includes drawing, painting, sculpture and video art, blurring the lines between AI, technology and organic life.
- Build your own awesome, wearable mechanical hand that you operate with your own fingers.
- No motors, no batteries — just the power of air pressure, water, and your own hands!
- Hydraulic pistons enable the mechanical fingers to open and close and grip objects with enough force to lift them. Every finger joint can be adjusted...
Pioneering a new AI art movement, we are excited to present Ai-Da, the first professional humanoid artist, who creates her own art, as well as being a performance artist. As an AI robot, her artwork uses AI processes and algorithms. The work engages us to think about AI and technological uses and abuses in the world today,” said Aidan Meller, Ai-Da’s brainchild and gallery owner.
