A Computational Creativity Project at AAAI.UTA
by tim on Sep.01, 2009, under Cognitive Science, Robotics
I want to try something new at UTA that takes a look at creativity. This is a grassroots startup of a multidisciplinary project to explore how creativity develops by looking into the research field of computational creativity. It probably isn’t ground-breaking. In fact, I’ve seen others do work in this area. But, this might be an interesting platform to get others involved in AI, to help expand AI research at UTA, etc.
| So, specifically, I want to take this: | And wire it up with these: |
 A $150 Xylophone from EBay |
 A Powerful 12VDC - 24VDC Solenoid |
The solenoids would be used as strikers which would be controlled by a computer program. I envision the program exploring its range of motions that result in notes, chords and sequences. I want to explore different models of how a system might learn what sounds good and what doesn’t. I want to explore models of learning structure.
I want, foremost, to provide a platform for people who are interested in doing the same.
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Welcome!
We live in a very exciting time! Technological advancements continue to move forward at an increasing rate. If you read any decent amount of Verner Vinge or Ray Kurzweil, you'll come to understand the Law of Accelerating Returns. The idea is that every innovation feeds the engine of change causing it to move at a rate that increases over time. These gentlemen assert that the speed at which change accelerates is not linear, but exponential. It is thought, then, that we live at the bend in the curve just waiting for that near vertical take-off. What will happen then? Will it be change for the positive? For it to be so, we have to set the precedents now. History has shown that technology will be used for maleficent purposes. We must learn from this and work towards infusing our research with ethics.
September 7th, 2009 on 9:32 am
Outstanding! My friend and Sr. Design teammate, Brandon Skinner might be interested in putting together the controller board for this. I know he’s got the skills to do it.