Feature: Robots in the Theater

Feature: Robots in the Theater

By WTJU

Photo by Chris Rybitski

Oh, there’s no place like the stage! The actors, the spotlight, the curtain calls and… the robots?

Jefferson Pan spoke with Chris Rybitski, technical director of UVA drama, in which they explore the surprising relationship between drama and robotics.

If you’re interested in the Scenery Robot:

Github code with WIKI: github.com/rybitski/Scenery-Robot-V3

Video: youtu.be/7XQBnM65IKo

Pictures: rybitski.com/scenerymover.html

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