CAN WE IMPROVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN ROBOTICS WITH AN AESTHETIC APPROACH?
- ROBOTICS
- EPFL’s MOBOTS lab is currently studying the intersection of robotics and design, with a particular focus on the question of aesthetics in robotics. This research aims to explore how an aesthetic approach can influence people’s perception of the digital world and, in turn, contribute to the education of good practices towards technology.
- DESIGN
- The team is using aesthetics as a means of cultivating curiosity towards the field of educational robotics. By incorporating elements of beauty and creativity, the research aims to create a more engaging and attractive educational experience.
- EDUCATION
- The research goes beyond the realm of traditional robotics education. Through the creation of high-quality visuals providing comprehensive documentation of robotic activities, the MOBOTS laboratory seeks to reach out to people who might feel distant from technology. By presenting robotics in a more artistic and accessible way, the aim is to bridge the gap between those who are hesitant or disinterested in technological activities.
Discover an initial series of videos demonstrating the aesthetic use of the Thymio educational robot.
Each video features a paper ‘costume’ that can be easily reproduced.
