The Shimi Android Stand Grooves Along to the Music
Sarah Moore — June 28, 2012 — Tech
References: gatech.edu & gizmag
If you need a DJ for your next party you might want to consider giving the Shimi Android stand a call to keep the beats blasting all night long.
Dubbed by its creator Professor Gil Weinberg as a "musical companion," the robot plays songs from the attached Android device and dances along with the beat. Thanks to its built-in camera, the robot can also determine if the track it has selected is getting the party going or not and can switch up the song accordingly. If party-goers clap their hands to a beat, the Shimi will keep playing songs that correspond to the beat of the clapping.
The dancing droid also ensures that the music follows you no matter where you go in the room and tilts its head and speakers toward you as you move around.
Dubbed by its creator Professor Gil Weinberg as a "musical companion," the robot plays songs from the attached Android device and dances along with the beat. Thanks to its built-in camera, the robot can also determine if the track it has selected is getting the party going or not and can switch up the song accordingly. If party-goers clap their hands to a beat, the Shimi will keep playing songs that correspond to the beat of the clapping.
The dancing droid also ensures that the music follows you no matter where you go in the room and tilts its head and speakers toward you as you move around.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Dock Robots - The integration of robots and smartphone docks opens up opportunities for interactive entertainment and personalized experiences.
2. Musical Companions - The trend of creating robots that can dance and interact with music is emerging as a potential niche market for the entertainment industry.
3. Smart DJ Systems - Incorporating AI and machine learning, the development of smart DJ systems can revolutionize the way music is selected, played, and enjoyed.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can explore the potential of integrating robots and AI in their products to enhance user experience.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage dancing robot technology to innovate new forms of interactive entertainment and personalized experiences for consumers.
3. Artificial Intelligence - The emerging trend of smart DJ systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities for AI companies to develop and integrate machine learning algorithms for music selection and curation.
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