Robot dances in perfect rhythm at SCRF

The 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) turned into a stage of awe as mesmerised children and parents gathered to watch something unique: a robot dancing in perfect rhythm with a human.

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As music filled the air, a robotic figure took centre stage beside a nimble performer to present “Dancing With a Robot” - a futuristic performance blending technology and movement.

Behind the act was Daniel Simu, a 33-year-old circus artist from the Netherlands who describes himself as “an acrobat first, and a robot maker second.”

Daniel's creation, “Acrobot” (a robot who performs acrobatics) is a 3D-printed humanoid robot that performs pre-programmed choreography alongside him in a way that feels almost human.