In Pursuit
A 3D animated short film to explore how a robot could understand human emotions.
- 2024
- Installation & Animation
- 2 min 45 sec
This 3D animation delves into the complex relationship between AI and human emotions through the story of a robot.
As it moves through various settings like amusement parks, graveyards, and hospitals, the robot is captivated by the different states of a drop of water, symbolizing its struggle to comprehend emotions. Ultimately, the robot’s pursuit leads to a deep, yet unfathomable understanding of emotions, culminating in a symbolic step into the ocean.
At each setting, users interact with a brief animation, followed by a facial tracking phase that prompts them to emulate the corresponding facial expression in the animation. Progression to subsequent scenes is contingent upon users’ facial expression.
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