LET THE PLANTS DANCE: AN EXPLORATION OF THE BOTANIC BIONIC KINESPHERE

This thesis explores the use of robotics technology to allow plants to dance. It researches the relationships between plants and dance, which is established via a dialog through technology. Plant-centric dance principles using Laban Movement analysis are then discussed and implemented through robotics and programmed choreography. Multiple pieces I developed were used to inform this new space for multimedia artwork. From this research, several implementations were made in the form of public dance performances.