Humanoid robots are stepping into the spotlight, performing live with human musicians, in an interesting study done by researchers. The robotic band, which included Oscar, a Robotis-OP3 who played the ...

How much: $25/general admission; included for Ideas passholders Tickets: Wheeler Opera House box office; http://www.aspenshowtix.com Shimon plays a mean marimba. This ...

When it comes to robot musicians, talent runs the gamut about as much as it does for humans. From the bizarre double-armed machine that made a guest appearance in Sweden last fall when it played cello ...

Researchers from the University of Oslo have developed a new robot that can create new rhythms and play drums faster than a human. Called the ZRob, the new robot could open doors for new musical ...

At Georgia Tech, one student’s pioneering research in robotic musicianship breathes new life into the rich traditions of Carnatic music. Catherine Barzler, Senior Research Writer/Editor ...

WILD RIDE Kris Bowers’ experiences as a husband and father informed The Wild Robot’s score. “Thinking about my wife and the sacrifices she’s made — it’s like Credit: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via ...

Moritz Simon Geist sees his “Sonic Robots” not simply as an end in themselves, but a way to make new music and change how listeners engage with it. To upgrade techno, this engineer plays his own ...