How To Build A Robot

Year: 2016   Location: Bristol, UK

As part of Channel 4’s “Rise of the Robots” Series, this documentary followed the creation of a robot designed from the ground up with the core philosophies of movement established in the worlds of puppetry and animation. The aim of engaging with the general public as the robot was left out on Bristol streets.


Background

Using a fast iterative design process where assumptions were tested using prototypes and real-world field testing. From one hour cardboard and Lego proof-of-concepts to the final one-off, hand made robot. Utilising custom mechanisms, sensors and control systems. And all the audio and video equipment to get the robots point of view for the documentry.



Credits

"How to build a Robot" was filmed as part of Channel 4’s “Rise of the Robots” Series.

Team Leader and Creative Director David Mcgoran
Production and Event Manager Mike Chatz
Robotics Engineer Robert Stephenson
Visual and Experience Designer Emma Powell
Software Engineer Zak Wilcox
Richard Sewell
Technical Designer and Fabricator James Gates
Fabrication Support Kyle Hirani
Lizzie Johnson
Nick Willsher