There is no area where AI cannot perform.
Researchers from the city of Oslo have presented the Zrob, a percussionist robot that not only redefines the limits of music, but also opens doors to unprecedented advances in robotics, developed as part of Mojtaba Karbasi's doctoral thesis.
This robot marks a milestone in the fusion of artificial intelligence and bioinspired mechanics, according to Mojtaba Karbasi, when robots play together they generate rhythmic patterns that would simply be impossible for a human being, the Zrob was designed taking as reference something we do with apparent ease, movements complex and coordinated, from lifting a glass of water without spilling to playing a musical instrument.
It is a Bio inspired design.
Humans achieve these actions thanks to an intricate system of senses and adaptation, as explained by Professor Alexander Refsum, supervisor of Mojtaba Karbasi, the Zrob combines biomechanical principles with Artificial Intelligence to achieve surprising synchronization and flexibility, it is a true bridge between technology and creativity.
Inspired by these human capabilities, Carbas developed a robotic system with a flexible grip structure that imitates the movement of the human wrist, but it did not stop there, the Zrob also integrates artificial intelligence to optimize its movements, making it more efficient and adaptable, which really What differentiates the Zrob from other musician robots is its Bio inspired design.
Its robotic arm is equipped with two springs that provide it with flexibility similar to that of the human wrist, this allows it to make smooth and precise movements, essential for hitting a drum. In addition, the Zrob has rudimentary senses that allow it to sense the position of its arm and listen to the sound it produces, adjusting its behavior in real time.
Perfect synchronization between several Zrobs
And when several Zrobs play together the result is rhythms that no human could imagine or reproduce, it is as if each robot had its own personality creating music that transcends commissioning.
Why build a robot to be something that a human already does too.
Imagine a drummer who has lost an arm and can use a robot as an extension of his body or a solitary musician practicing with a robot that adapts to his playing style, despite his incredible technical skill, Mojtaba Karbasi emphasizes that the Zero does not It was designed not to imitate humans but to explore new musical possibilities.
The Zrob may inspire musicians to assist in musical practice and pave the way for the development of even more advanced robots.
