The Acrobot is a groundbreaking performance introducing a self-built robotic acrobat, in which Daniel Simu redefines our understanding of collaboration between man and machine. Through an exciting mix of juggling, acrobatics, and storytelling it pokes at the questions of our post-digital society.This project is co-produced by V2_ Lab for Instable Media.
Concept and performance: Daniel Simu
Robotics: Daniel Simu
Dramaturgy: Luc van Esch
Engineering: Basti Kuhz, Esmee van der Ster
Advisors: Mila Baumann, Bram Graafland, Ricard Mallefré, Edwin Dertien
Co-producion: V2_ Lab for Unstable Media, Circusstad, Tall Tales Company
Subsidies: Gemeente Rotterdam, Amarte
Agency: Rudi Renner
Daniel Simu is a Dutch interdisciplinary artist with a BA in Circus Arts (London NCCA) and an MSc in Media Technology (Leiden University). He has performed all around the world as a juggler and clown for more than 15 years, and was awarded Best Dutch Juggling Act at the Dutch Juggling Championships 2016.
In 2022, Daniel used his curiousity for technology and performance to build the first Acrobot prototype. It performed 2 amazing shows, and then fell apart. This success motivated him to acquire new skills such as 3d printing, electrical & mechanical engineering, turning him into a self-taught robot builder.
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