Usagi Workshop 4/5/25

Workshop Goals:

  • Demystify the process of working with robotic tools and provide a practical, hands-on introduction to using robots in art. Live demos will be run throughout the workshop.

  • Introduce relevant software, hardware, and online resources.

  • Share examples and inspire creative experimentation. Encourage exploration of variables and share thoughts about the impact of artistic choices.

I. Introductions & Overview of Workshop

II. Inspiration & Concepts

  • Share Examples of ‘Robotic Art’ and Group Discussion

    • Drawing robots, kinetic sculpture, generative art

    • Discuss concepts, techniques, and artistic intentions

III. Technical Exploration & Experimentation

  • Variables: Hardware, Software, Media, Technique

    • Walk through common variables and discuss impact of decisions

  • Layering, Speed, Human Touch, Experimentation, Failure, Repetition

IV. Embracing Unpredictability and Finding Verticals to Explore

V. Wrap-up & Next Steps

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