THIRD HAND

The Research Project "A Third Hand - Creative Applications for Robotics" is conducted at ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, Switzerland by AATB (Andrea Anner & Thibault Brevet), Alain Bellet and Martin Hertig... Robotic arms have long been a common sight in many industries. They are currently making a rapid entry into art and design studios and practices. Yet, at the same time, difficulties remain in accessing the workflows and work methods demanded by these machines given a clear lack of reference resources. The research project "A Third Hand" uses applied case studies to explore and define a set of exemplary work methods, capable of both informing and inspiring future users... The aim of the project Creative Applications for Robotics is to propose a set of relevant examples of the uses of robotic arms along with some solutions to recurring problems, that can be tested, evaluated and implemented. We seek to offer a reference work for designers and artists prepared to work..