Interconnected

Interconnected: A Choreorobotic Performance


Apr 05
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cousins Studio Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts

The line from the human to the machine is often not visible. The energy and movement that drives communication does not start as a tangible connection but rather as an intangible force, an impulse, a spark of intention. It travels through pathways, transmitting signals and commands that shape our interactions with technology. This unseen thread weaves a tapestry of non-verbal understanding, where the boundaries between human and machine blur, creating a dance of shared purpose. In Interconnected, we explore this connection, unveiling the complexity and beauty of human-robot communication, and the binds to the machines we create.

Interconnected is a 30-minute dance piece for two small mobile manipulator robots and two humans. The performance will be followed by a Q&A about the work.

Artistic Direction: Dr. Kate Sicchio
Dancers: Olivia Gwinner, Amelia Virtue
Robotics and System Integration: Dr. Patrick Martin, Jordan Attys, Tyeon Ford
Projection: Dr. Keith O’Hara, Henry Groves
Sound: Tom Hopkins
Lighting: Carrie Cox
Video Assistant: Sara Matthews

Special thanks to University of Richmond, VCU Arts, Stephen Vitiello, Tyjah Henry and Zoe Kim.