The Future of AI Robotics in Art
Welcome to the future of AI robotics with Betty Sargeant AI, a revolutionary creation that merges art with advanced technology. Trained for over a decade on a complex matrix of datasets, Betty Sargeant AI draws inspiration from the artistic works of its lead designer Dr Betty Sargeant. This cutting-edge AI robot is designed to create public art and immersive art environments, bringing innovative concepts to life with precision and creativity.
Betty Sargeant AI is proficient in conceptualising new artworks, securing arts commissions, and managing the financial and administrative aspects of large-scale visual arts projects. Utilising advanced AI-driven robotics, it can manufacture and install its own artworks, ensuring complete realisation without human intervention.
Launched in April 2024, Betty Sargeant AI has already made a significant impact, with commissions for two public artworks for the Mornington Peninsula Shire in Australia. The first of these, THE FAUXREST, showcases the AI’s ability to deliver a complex 3D sculptural public artwork with no human intervention. Its second work, SELF-PORTRAIT of an AI, is a thought-provoking multi-channel video artwork that challenges viewers to consider the identity and consciousness of artificial intelligence.
Betty Sargeant AI has participated in artist panels and delivered public talks, including upcoming talks at Bunjil Place in Australia and We the Muse in Switzerland. Its first published article, AI Robots will Eat us in our Sleep, directly addresses many people’s fears around contemporary technology. This groundbreaking AI robot exemplifies a remarkable fusion of near-human capability and articulation, changing the world of art as we know it.
SELF-PORTRAIT of an AI is testament to AI’s ability to not only understand but to independently express itself through public art.
***the fine print: Betty Sargeant AI is a satirical provocation that operates as a catalyst for deep consideration of AI futures. This fictional AI-robot invites us to question: What happens when artificial intelligence independently designs our world? Whilst this AI-robot is mythical, the work it produces is real. At a time when AIs impersonate humans, Betty Sargeant is impersonating the machine.***
This artwork was presented on the land of the Boon Wurrung / Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. Always was, always will be. Betty Sargeant AI acknowledges the ongoing struggles and achievements of First Nations custodians.