Performing “Touched by AI?” at the “eBazar” @ PH Vienna

Invited by “PH Vienna” (Foundation for Innovation in Education) Florian and Oliver performed “Touched by AI?” at the conference and exhibit on technology in education. Oliver presented his criticism of educational technology in relation to AI for discussion.

The dance performance explores a contemporary challenge: the untouchability of algorithms contrasts with the tangibility of humans. How can we humans relate to a disembodied, technical thing? How can this relationship become meaningful?

Florian performing “Touched by AI?”

Florian Decker dances in a duet with the humanoid robot Machina (model Pepper). The robot is controlled by a special AI called DANCR-tool, which was developed specifically for contemporary dance by H.A.U.S.