Japanese are not only looking mechanical and technical strength in robotic world, but are anxious to get the due acceptance to them. Tatsuya Matsui is one name, which is exhibiting a variety of robots with a tremendous ability to evoke human emotions, which is the necessity to get them in every home like a family member. One can’t accompany an emotion ridden human, if it can’t share and respond to the most complex force behind the existence of homo sapience.
Matsui is conducting an exhibition titled ‘Flower Robot that emphasizes on proving these man made machines to be equally empathetic, endearing with a demand of nurturing like those found in humans. Now, have look at the following pieces, which were displayed at the Contemporary Art Gallery in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture .First comes Posy, a wedding maiden designed to express a 3-year-old girl’s pure view of the world. The way it proffer flower, will definitely evoke empathy in the viewer. The innocence is ultimately looking to find a place in dead, still eyes of a machine.
The ‘Metri’, a large grub like appealing on the basis of its soft skin and much to mislead emotions, gropes about in unnerving fashion. Mannequin robot ‘Palette’, white humanoid figure set upon a spotlighted black dais, is another befooling attempt for acceptance like Posy. This one is way ahead in seeking attention by swinging its arms gracefully and enhances the appeal of a blouse in which it’s dressed and even reacts to viewer’s presence.
Mito exhibition also serves a medium to exhibit his nonrobot projects. Products like Kyushu-based airline Star Flyer, designing everything from the Airbus livery to the tickets and paper cups with a vision for lifestyle in 21centaury.
Via: JapanTimes
