Paper ID: 2404.07795

From the Lab to the Theater: An Unconventional Field Robotics Journey

Ali Imran, Vivek Shankar Varadharajan, Rafael Gomes Braga, Yann Bouteiller, Abdalwhab Bakheet Mohamed Abdalwhab, Matthis Di-Giacomo, Alexandra Mercader, Giovanni Beltrame, David St-Onge

Artistic performances involving robotic systems present unique technical challenges akin to those encountered in other field deployments. In this paper, we delve into the orchestration of robotic artistic performances, focusing on the complexities inherent in communication protocols and localization methods. Through our case studies and experimental insights, we demonstrate the breadth of technical requirements for this type of deployment, and, most importantly, the significant contributions of working closely with non-experts.

Submitted: Apr 11, 2024