G.I.A. by Daniel Jay Bertner is a stationary sculpture, and is actually mounted to a wall. It can move, though, thanks to three arms controlled by servomotors. G.I.A. interacts with people and its surroundings via a webcam, which sends motion information back to tracking software on a computer. Facial recognition software then maps out the person’s face, and works out how they are feeling.
If a wall-mounted robot following you around isn’t weird enough, get this: The large orb-like object on the front is a projector, which displays your face and the emotion conveyed. Basically, it’s like you’re being watched by yourself as you take a walk around.
According to Daniel, the robot “strives to emulate and socially engage its viewers in hopes to become understood and accepted.” Is it just me that thinks G.I.A sounds a touch lonely up there on the wall? Check out the video to see G.I.A awkwardly follow someone around:
[Daniel Jay Bertner via Engadget]
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