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.

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