Un robot dirige una orquesta en Italia

Un robot dirige una orquesta en Italia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Technology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Yumi, a robot conductor, successfully led an orchestra with Andrea Bocelli at a robotics festival in Pisa. Despite its advanced capabilities, Yumi lacks sensitivity and interaction, which are crucial for handling errors during performances. Andrea Bocelli, although preferring human conductors, acknowledged Yumi's clear gestures and programming. Designed by ABB, Yumi is ready for production, raising questions about the role of machines in art.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main question raised by Yumi's performance at the festival?

Can a machine have artistic talent?

Can robots replace human musicians?

Can robots perform without human assistance?

Is Yumi the first robotic conductor?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Andrea Colombini say about Yumi's ability to conduct?

Yumi is not suitable for conducting at all.

Yumi can correct mistakes made by the orchestra.

Yumi is advanced but lacks sensitivity and interaction.

Yumi is perfect and needs no improvement.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one limitation of Yumi mentioned by Andrea Colombini?

Yumi cannot follow a musical score.

Yumi cannot perform in large venues.

Yumi cannot interact with the orchestra.

Yumi cannot hold a baton.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Andrea Bocelli feel about working with Yumi?

He thinks Yumi needs more training.

He prefers working with Yumi over humans.

He finds Yumi's gestures unclear.

He has no complaints about Yumi's performance.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who designed Yumi, the robotic conductor?

An Italian music academy

The Swiss company ABB

A German engineering firm

A Japanese robotics company