Dr. Matthew Gardiner is the person behind the creation of an entirely new field of research known as Oribotics, which combines origami and robotics.
Origami, the art of paper folding, is an incredibly versatile method based on art, traditional craft, geometry, mathematics and, in recent years, complex advances due to the development of computational origami.
Folding is a fundamental method for programming the shape of materials. The research into Origami and Robotics takes the study of folding in nature and explores new areas of art and science.
In his talk with the title “The Art & Science of Origami & Robotics” we will learn about Oribotics as well as Origami Robotic methods, theory and results in oribotic (origami + robotics) sculpture, educational kits and musical instruments.
Matthew Gardiner’s talk will take place with the kind support of the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
What would you like to know about Dr. Matthew Gardiner?
Dr Matthew Gardiner is a leading researcher on the Art & Science of Origami & Technology. Since 2010, Gardiner’s genre-defining research has been situated within the Ars Electronica Futurelab. His research interrogates all folded media, natural, artificial and technological, to uncover artistic and scientific potential. Oribotics was coined in 2003 to frame ongoing research into the frontier art science field of origami and robotics, and is embodied through a series of artworks. Oribokit® (2020) is a robotic origami kit, created to encourage experimentation and expansion of oribotic research, by bridging the gap between art and science through artistic practice and process.
You can also find useful information here:
https://ars.electronica.art/futurelab/en/
https://ars.electronica.art/futurelab/en/gardiner-matthew/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Gardiner-3
