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Elon Musk's Face on Robot Dog Shocks San Francisco
19 Apr
Summary
- Robot dogs with Elon Musk's face were displayed in San Francisco.
- The exhibition showcases robot dogs with faces of various icons.
- Creators plan to keep the robots active for three years.
A peculiar sight emerged in San Francisco recently: four-legged robots sporting hyper-realistic faces, most notably that of Elon Musk. These machines were observed interacting with their environment, even barking at real dogs. The 'dog-bots' were part of an exhibition by artist Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann.
The "Regular Animals" exhibition at the digital arts centre NODE features robot dogs with the faces of various icons, including Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Beeple himself. The creators utilized Unitree Go2 quadrupeds and hyperflesh silicone masks for the project, with plans to maintain the robots for three years before preserving their memories.
The exhibition aims to be a physical embodiment of digital culture, drawing onlookers in areas like Oracle Park and the SoMa district. NODE director Phil Mohun stated that displaying Elon Musk's likeness on a robot dog was intended to inject energy into public life ahead of the exhibition's opening, successfully sparking conversations and reactions from the public.
