Ever wondered what music might look like in motion? Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Gennaro Notomista and his team at the University of Waterloo are using swarms of robots to turn sound into stunning paintings of light. By translating musical features like tempo and chords into movement and illumination, the robots create live, interactive works of art that blend technology, creativity, and human input.
This exciting work highlights how robotics, art, and music can come together in unexpected ways.
Dr. Notomista is an Assistant Professor and the Varma Family Professor in Robotics in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he also directs the Ecological and Resilient Autonomous roBots Lab (ERABLab). His research focuses on robot design and control for long-duration autonomy, with applications in sustainable environmental monitoring for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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