Control and Communication: Experimenting with Cockroach-Piloted Robotics

The video discusses a master's thesis project involving a unique robotic system controlled by a Madagascar hissing cockroach named Sweet Cake. The project, titled 'Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine,' explores the challenges of using a cockroach to pilot a large wheeled vehicle. Despite the cockroach's limitations in controlling the machine, the project highlights the intersection of media art and robotic technology, reflecting Garnett's background and interests.

What is the primary role of Sweet Cake in the master's thesis project?

• To provide entertainment

• To be a backup system

• To serve as a decorative element

• To act as the control system for the experiment

What is the title of the project involving Sweet Cake?

• Animal and Machine Interaction

• Robotics and Art

• Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine

• The Future of Robotics

What is the size comparison between Sweet Cake and the vehicle it pilots?

• 200 times larger

• 100 times larger

• 50 times larger

• 10 times larger

What is one of the main challenges Sweet Cake faces in the project?

• Too much light

• Noisy environment

• Inability to control the machine

• Lack of food

How does Garnett describe his professional background?

• A computer scientist

• A seasoned robotic engineer

• A media artist with a modest background in robotic technology

• A professional athlete