
Interconnected: A Choreorobotic Performance
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.