Interactive Art+
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
“(…) represents a step forward in android science projects.” (Jury Statement)
Documentation
Alter was developed to find out just how lifelike a robot can be. Judging by its appearance, Alter seems to be a denuded machine; nevertheless, its complex movements appear natural.
And even if there’s evidently no rhyme or reason to these movements, they’re constantly changing in accordance with the algorithm they’re based on, which imitates the logic of the neuronal circuitry of living creatures. Alter doesn’t move about in a predetermined way; rather, the robot’s movements originate in real time. A neuronal network of 1,000 nerve cells is emulated on a computer, and Alter “learns” lifelike actions from its sensors’ signals.
Alter is the offspring of a collaboration between two researchers: one working with androids, the other in artificial intelligence.
