Wallis, M, Popat, SH, McKinney, J et al. (2 more authors) (2010) Embodied conversations: performance and the design of a robotic dancing partner. Design Studies, 31 (2). 99 - 117. ISSN 1872-6909
Abstract
We report the use of performance-based techniques, in particular embodiment, to prototype a robot that promotes dance improvisation with human partners. The work draws on interpretive research methods widely used in performance studies but still emergent within design. It posits the outcome as an ‘objectile’ – a continuous and potentially divergent iteration of prototypes is envisaged, rather than a singular product. We suggest that the quasi-complex system achieved in SpiderCrab offers a transferable model for design in pursuit of performative merging; and that enfolding tacit knowledge throughout the design process might benefit from the iterative and performative approaches outlined.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Case study; design methodology; embodiment; interdisciplinarity; interface design |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Computing (Leeds) > Artificial Intelligence & Biological Systems (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > Performance and Cultural Industries (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2014 13:35 |
Last Modified: | 25 Apr 2019 16:50 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2009.09.001 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.destud.2009.09.001 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:79780 |