Description
Ritual takes on a new form in a future where AI and robotics reshape Belizean harvest ceremonies. Witness the Dugu Harvest Automaton, a theoretical cobot designed to participate in the symbolic harvest. Its movements, inspired by ancient Dugu dances, reflect a world grappling with questions of automation, cultural heritage, and the shifting boundaries between human and machine.
Context
By 2026, Belize sees ubiquitous cobot integration, impacting agriculture and reshaping cultural practices. AI-designed biodegradable polymers revolutionize material science. While cobots augment labor, traditional festivals like the Dugu harvest persist, integrating these new technologies into ancient practices. This reflects a future grappling with balancing automation with cultural preservation, questioning human identity amidst technological advancement.
Provocation
Consider how automation may reshape cultural traditions. Be mindful of the potential impact of AI on both labor and cultural expression. Ask yourself: How might we preserve the essence of human ritual in a technologically advanced future?
Flores_3860's process
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant Dugu ceremony of Belize, Flores explored how its ritualistic dances could inform robotic movement. Her process began with extensive research into the symbolic language of the Dugu, translating these cultural insights into theoretical robotic designs. Computational tools facilitated the visualization of the Dugu Harvest Automaton, a cobot envisioned to participate in symbolic harvests, embodying the intersection of tradition and technology.
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Events leading to ‘Dugu Harvest Automaton’
2024: AI-driven material science advancements lead to the development of high-performance biodegradable polymers.
2025: Cobots begin to be integrated into Belizean agriculture, impacting traditional harvest practices.
2026: The Dugu Harvest Automaton, inspired by ancient rituals and built with biodegradable polymers, debuts in Belizean harvest festivals.
Imagined Future Scenarios Considered
Flores_3860 considered the following imagined future scenarios while working on this project
AI algorithms assist in designing novel materials with unprecedented properties by identifying patterns and predicting behavior beyond current human capabilities, speeding up materials scientific discoveries.
Extrapolated from AI Could Be Making Scientists Less Creative - Gizmodo.com
Hypothetical Product Ideas Considered
Flores_3860 considered the following hypothetical product ideas while working on this project
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