Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan, a Ph.D. student at Georgia Tech specializing in machine learning and robotics, has created an AI-powered robot violinist capable of skillfully performing songs. This innovative project merges his dual passions for music and technology.
With over 200 album and film soundtrack credits to his name, Sankaranarayanan wanted to explore new ways to combine his expertise in robotics with his love for music.
The robot is composed of two main components: the brain and the body. The body includes mechanical systems such as sliders and actuators, which convert electrical signals into precise movements that produce music. The brain, on the other hand, is powered by algorithms that allow the robot to understand and generate music.
“I’ve always wanted to integrate technology, music, and robotics because I love computers and machines that can move,” Sankaranarayanan explained. He also highlighted a gap in technological research on Indian music, which inspired his work. “The AI and music industries largely focus on Western music. This bias is something I wanted to address.”
By bridging technology with Indian music traditions, Sankaranarayanan’s project opens new possibilities for innovation in the fields of music, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
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