Ai-Da becomes world’s first humanoid robot artist
A humanoid AI android called Ai-Da has been unveiled as the world’s first robot artist ahead of its debut exhibition at the University of Oxford.
Named after the mathematician Ada Lovelace, the robot was revealed during a press conference at the university’s Lady Margaret Hall College on Wednesday.
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A selection of its work also went on display, including geometric pieces in blue and green as well as black and white images of the human head.
Ai-Da also showcased its pencil-work, using a robot hand developed by engineers in Leeds in front of an audience.
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Artworks in the solo exhibition, entitled Unsecured Future, also include drawings, paintings, sculpture and video art.
The collection aims to explore the boundaries between AI, technology and organic life.
Ai-Da’s creators say it is the first ultra-realistic robot capable of drawing people from life using its eye and a pencil in its hand.
Aidan Meller, Ai-Da’s brainchild and a gallery owner, has described his creation as “pioneering a new AI art movement”.
Manufactured by Engineered Arts in Cornwall, Ai-Da was completed in April this year.
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Its body is capable of an expressive range of movements and features realistic silicone skin, 3D printed teeth and gums and eye cameras.
Ai-Da’s solo exhibition Unsecured Futures runs from June 12 until July 6 at St John’s College, University of Oxford.