Robot: the Human Project at Mudec Explores Humanity's Millennial Dream of Artificial Life
The 'Robot: the Human project' exhibition at Mudec in Milan delves into the historical pursuit of replicating human traits, featuring artifacts from ancient automata to contemporary AI. Curated by Lavinia Galli, Antonio Marazzi, and Alberto Mazzoni, in partnership with RobotiCSS LAB and various technological institutions, the display includes Philo of Byzantium's 3rd-century BC automatic maid, 19th-century inventions like Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical lion, and early computing devices such as the ELEA 9003 and Programma 101. The bionics segment highlights medical innovations, while interactive robots like RoboThespian and Pepper engage visitors. An AI installation adapts based on interactions, and references from pop culture range from the 1920s to the 1990s, fostering curiosity and technological understanding without delving into contentious issues.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Robot: the Human project' at Mudec, Milan
- Curated by Lavinia Galli, Antonio Marazzi, Alberto Mazzoni
- Collaboration with RobotiCSS LAB of Milano-Bicocca and other institutes
- Part of Mudec's Education program
- Features earliest known automaton: Philo of Byzantium's automatic maid (3rd century BC)
- Includes mechanical lion by Leonardo da Vinci, Smoking Monkey automaton
- Displays ELEA 9003 memory module and Programma 101 computer
- Interactive robots: RoboThespian and Pepper
- AI installation learns from visitor interactions
- Pop culture references from 1920s-1990s: Metropolis, I, Robot, Star Wars, Japanese anime
Entities
Artists
- Lavinia Galli
- Antonio Marazzi
- Alberto Mazzoni
- Philo of Byzantium
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Fritz Lang
- Isaac Asimov
Institutions
- Mudec
- RobotiCSS LAB
- Milano-Bicocca
- IIT Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- INAIL
- Musée d'horlogerie du Locle
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Genoa
- Rome
- Switzerland