NICEBOTS

DESCRIPTION

The NICEBOTS project is a one-month long open studio exhibit, showcasing the construction and design of interactive robots. During the exhibition, the artists transform the gallery space into a working studio where the audience is able to observe and learn how the bots are built and interact with them in their space. The open studio format allows for dynamic changes throughout the exhibition. By observing the audience's interaction with the bots order cialis and the effects the bots have on the audience, we are able to make adjustments and "teach" the bots different behaviors. During the one month exhibition, the bots begin as infants, having only basic motor and sensor controls. As the show develops, additional bots will be built and their "brains" will evolve with our guidance. Unique behaviors will emerge giving each robot their personality.

This project is a collaboration with Ann Poochareoon and Mark Argo
For more information please visit thenicebots website

Images

Horny Bot in all her glory. Her horns shifted in color as she drove around.

Christo Bot in all her covered glory. Her nose glowed as she roamed.

The Brains of the bots. These boards had everything the bots required to think, see, speak and smell! The motors were driven by a seperate board which the brainboard spoke to.

The bots were constructed by laser cut out pieces of plywood.

Our workspace

The Nicebots opening. So many people... so many bots... and somehow all the people and the bots remained intact

A bot roaming in the gallery - enjoying the contemporary work.

Visitors spending some time with the bots

installation

Visitors spending some time with the bots

Color fields of the Vertical Bots

Vertical bots adding an ambient kinetic display to the front facade of the building.

Ann with our fleet of completed Bots near the end of the