
ways that express emotions, intentions, reactions,
even humor.
Movement can also evoke feelings beyond any
literal meaning. Dr. Catie Cuan is a pioneer in the
intriguing new field of choreobotics. Trained as an
engineer and a professional dancer, she programs
robots to perform dance routines that are abstract,
graceful, and beautiful. She says the world will
need a lot more robot choreographers. Read our
interview at makezine.com/go/catie-cuan.
Smooth Moves
What makes today’s animatronics so believable
is precise digital control of electric motors. In
the 1960s they used clunky on-off switches for
electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators, ...