Robot Entertainment for Your Event

The question is not “man or machine”, only teaming up with robots and artificial intelligence will lead to success in the digital future. And in the best-case scenario, it will even make us more human.

On this page, learn more about my unique “Robotainment” and the story behind its creation.

Ever since I began, over 15 years ago, to specialize my show as Media Magician for conventions and conferences on the topic of digitalization, a lot has changed in German companies. The initial lag compared to the rest of the world was quickly made up. Then artificial intelligence emerged as a major central theme. And now, finally, we’re seeing the combination of AI and robotics. This is referred to as physical AI or spatial AI.

In the future, we’ll naturally live and work alongside machines, both in our personal and professional lives. For my keynote, I initially chose a robotic gripper. After all, even intelligent machines are tools and should look like them. This act is already available for booking at events and is currently being supplemented by a second one.

After all, there are also strong arguments in favor of the humanoid form. Our world is built for humans and is therefore designed for two legs and two arms. If robots are to assist us in our daily lives in the future, they will be able to move with particular flexibility in this environment and perform many tasks in much the same way we do.

Regardless of their form, robots can take work off our hands and create space for creativity, self-fulfillment, and genuine connections. Technological progress fascinates us, but we should actively shape it and preserve our humanity. See the three thought experiments from this issue visualized here. Below are two images and a video featuring ideas from the current issue.

New in 2027: “SIM – Human & Humanoid Simulation” – Are we ready for robots?

Currently, humanoid robots are being trained in real-world simulations with massive budgets as the “next big thing.” But who is simulating a world with humanoid robots for us humans to see if we even want them in the workplace, in our daily lives, or even at home? In the specially developed segment “Virtual POV Magic,” I’ll be bringing this very question to life on stage.

Info: I’ll let you know here as soon as the new robot act is available for booking. A simplified version featuring a robotic arm on an iPad and the same content is already part of the regular “Stand-Up” program.

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Development

From the trade fair to the trade audience

Since I perform my robot entertainment for a technical audience, I didn’t draw inspiration from science fiction, but rather from the Hannover Messe, one of the largest trade shows for industrial robots. Denso Robotics ’ “Cobotta” initially struck me as the ideal gripper arm for my show. I learned how to program the robot and, together with specialists, built props for effects that give the Cobotta magical properties. Although the Berlin University of Applied Sciences, where I graduated in 2008, also offers a degree program in “Humanoid Robotics,” I remained skeptical of robots in this form – at least when it comes to using them in a private setting. The goal can only be to integrate intelligent technology into our everyday lives as unobtrusively as possible. Do we really want robots that are just like humans? For me, the best robot is one that performs specific tasks precisely and derives its form from that task. A robotic arm is honest – it doesn’t promise to be human. A machine should do what it was built to do, so that we humans can do what we were made to do.

Thanks to highly advanced chips and AI, however, an age-old human dream has now come true, and bipedal humanoid robots are on the verge of widespread market launch. The trade show in Hanover also served as a source of inspiration for this. Unitree is already one of the leading companies in the field of humanoid robotics. To give my new TED-style presentation a scientific foundation, I’m currently collaborating with, among others, a director, a philosopher, and the Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Humanoid robots are fascinating, but their introduction could lead to disappointments. With plenty of humor and a touch of tongue-in-cheek, my new stage act explores what this technology has in store for us: curious situations, new possibilities, and the question of just how much “humanity” a robot should actually possess. Rather than stoking fears about the future, the focus is on taking a sober look at the technology and its actual benefits. Robots can simplify our lives. The crucial question, however, is whether they can truly help us lead a vibrant and meaningful life.

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