Waseda Flutist Robot, Atsuo Takanishi Laboratory, Waseda University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

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Designer - Atsuo Takanishi Laboratory

Home page - takanishi.mech.waseda.ac.jp/top/research/music/flute

 

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Antropomorphic Flutist Robot-Bumblebee

Uploaded on Sep 16, 2007

This infact a flute playing robot! It is played by the WF-4R II from the Takanishi Lab in Tokyo. Enjoy!!!

 

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Waseda Flutist Robot

Uploaded on Nov 1, 2008

 

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Saxophonist Robot WAS-1 & Flutist Robot WF-4RIV

Uploaded on Nov 23, 2009

Robots perform a pre-programmed duet. Developed by researchers at Waseda University in Tokyo. Video presented at 2009 IROS.

 

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Automating Live Music: The Development of Waseda's Wind Instrument Playing Robot

Sep 26, 2024

This video explores Waseda University's innovative journey in developing wind instrument-playing robots, from automated performance to interactive musical engagement. The history of robot musicians begins with WABOT-2, the world's first personal robot capable of playing a keyboard, built by Waseda University in the early 1980s. Since 1990, our team has focused on creating robots that can play wind instruments, driven by a desire to understand and replicate the complexities of wind instruments performance. The video showcases the evolution of the Waseda flutist and saxophonist robots, highlighting their transformation from basic mechanical designs to sophisticated systems capable of interacting with human musicians. Initially, the research aimed to perfect automated performance. Over time, it shifted towards enabling these robots to engage musically with human players and conductors. This transition reflects broader goals in robotics and AI to develop machines that can meaningfully and responsively integrate into human activities. Through demonstrations of technical advancements and collaborative performances, the video illustrates how Waseda University is pushing the boundaries of robotics, blending technology and artistry to create interactive robotic musicians.Author: Jia-Yeu Lin and Atsuo TakanishiInstitution: Waseda University