Robotic technology and artificial intelligence in the process of creating artworks from waste materials: The role of circular design

Abstract

In recent years, the application areas and techniques of robotic mechanisms have been gaining significance within design disciplines and various branches of art. This study aims to investigate the hardware and software development of a robotic model that assembles portrait images out of waste material. The primary objective of this research is to demonstrate the feasibility of using robotics to create works of art made out of recycled materials. This research method discovered that it is possible to carry out a production process in which artificial intelligence and robots manage all stages—from generating portrait images, to detecting waste materials to assembling the final artwork. By exploring the possibility of converting waste materials into art objects, this study aims to investigate the potential of technological advancements in robotics to establish a new realm of possibilities in the field of art, design, and waste management. This study will explore the intersections of technology, environmental sustainability and artistic expression and add a new perspective to the existing literature of robotic assemblages.