--- title: Art image: https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/V1%20Desktop.jpg?width=1200&name=V1%20Desktop.jpg --- [![Logo Franka Robotics](https://franka.de/hubfs/logo-and-claim.svg "Logo Franka Robotics")](https://franka.de?hsLang=en) [![Logo Franka Robotics](https://franka.de/hubfs/logo.svg "Logo Franka Robotics")](https://franka.de/?hsLang=en) Menu - [Products](https://franka.de/products-overview) - [Franka Research 3](https://franka.de/franka-research-3) - [Diana 7 by Agile Robots](https://franka.de/diana-7) - [Accessories](https://franka.de/accessories) - [Prototypes](https://franka.de/product-prototypes) - [Franka Research 3 Duo](https://franka.de/fr3-duo) - [Mobile FR3 Duo](https://franka.de/mobile-fr3-duo) - [Tactile Mobile Robot](https://franka.de/tmr) - [Franka GELLO and GELLO Duo](https://franka.de/gello) - [Applications](https://franka.de/applications) - [Physical AI](https://franka.de/applications#physical-ai-applications) - [Research](https://franka.de/applications#application-research) - [Service / Innovative](https://franka.de/applications#application-innovation) - [Art](https://franka.de/art) - [Industry](https://franka.de/applications#application-industry) - [Resources](https://franka.de/resources) - [Product Documentation](https://franka.de/documents) - [Development](https://franka.de/develop) - [Community Contributions](https://franka.de/community) - [Community Forum](https://www.franka-community.de/) - [Webinars](https://franka.de/webinars) - [Careers](https://franka.de/careers) - [Company](https://franka.de/company) - [About](https://franka.de/company) - [Contact](https://franka.de/contact) - [News](https://franka.de/news) - [Events](https://franka.de/events) - [Sales Partners](https://franka.de/partners) - [中文 (Chinese)](https://www.franka-robotics.cn) ![frida robot painting](https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/frida%20robot%20painting.jpg?width=1920&name=frida%20robot%20painting.jpg) APPLICATIONS # ART WITH FRANKA Franka robots have found their way into concert halls, museums, galleries, and stages around the world — not as machines, but as creative collaborators. Here is a growing collection of art projects that show a different side of what our robots can do. EXHIBITION & DESIGN ## ROBOTS IN LEADING CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS Franka as a subject and medium of design research — exhibited in leading cultural institutions and exploring the intersection of AI, robotics, and human creativity. 1. ![ki robotik design](https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/ki%20robotik%20design.jpg?width=1920&name=ki%20robotik%20design.jpg) PINAKOTHEK DER MODERNE / MIRMI TUM ### KI.ROBOTIK.DESIGN A landmark exhibition on AI, robotics, and design at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, developed with MIRMI at TU Munich. [Webpage](https://www.pinakothek-der-moderne.de/en/exhibitions/ai-robotic-design/) 2. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QQR0H-boydE/maxresdefault.jpg) SOMABOTICS / LANCEL & MAAT ### Embrace Angels A creative AI embodiment project presented at Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam in October 2025, produced by artists Lancel & Maat. [Webpage](https://www.somabotics.ac.uk/project/embrace-angels/) 3. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l63WM4Q-Ito/maxresdefault.jpg) NYU SHANGHAI ### Robotic Arms as Art Faculty research from NYU Shanghai's IMA program exploring the expressive and artistic potential of robotic manipulation. [Webpage](https://ima.shanghai.nyu.edu/projects/faculty-research/robotic-arms-art) PAINTING & DRAWING ## THE ROBOT ARM AS DRAWING TOOL From autonomous brushstrokes to calligraphy and graffiti, these projects explore the robot arm as a drawing instrument — precise, tireless, and surprisingly expressive. 1. ![frida robot painting-1](https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/frida%20robot%20painting-1.jpg?width=1920&name=frida%20robot%20painting-1.jpg) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ### FRIDA — Framework and Robotics Initiative for Developing Arts A robot that autonomously generates and executes brushstroke compositions, turning AI-generated concepts into physical paintings. [Paper](https://arxiv.org/html/2302.04850v2) 2. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GcdBBtSIJFo/maxresdefault.jpg) LIRMM / GANESH GOWRISHANKAR ### Robot Graffeur Fusionne A robot fusing human and machine gesture to produce large-scale graffiti in public space.   [Webpage](https://www.lirmm.fr/ganesh-gowrishankar/a-touch-of-art/) 3. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LxnR4xL7IlM/maxresdefault.jpg) VODAFONE ### GIGA 5G Portrait A telepresent drawing robot transmitting human gesture over 5G to create live portraits at a distance. [Webpage](https://www.vodafone.de/featured/article/zukunftstechnologien-beim-axel-springer-award-vernetzte-kunst-mit-dem-vodafone-giga-5g-portrait-118258) 4. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YSPwdKpDdiE/maxresdefault.jpg) CLB BERLIN / GOLDSMITHS DEEPMIND ### LABOR — Robotic Calligraphy A robotic calligraphy project exploring the boundary between handwriting and machine mark-making, shown at CLB Berlin. [Webpage](https://clb-berlin.de/en/exhibitions/labor/) 5. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iEX63wxogao/maxresdefault.jpg) UNIL-CHUV / SYLVAIN CALINON ### DrozBot A drawing robot inspired by Jaquet-Droz's 18th century automaton, exhibited at the Museum of the Hand in Lausanne. [Webpage](https://calinon.ch/drozbot.htm) 6. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Ent1K9G77c/maxresdefault.jpg) LANGEN FOUNDATION / JULIAN CHARRIÈRE ### Controlled Burn A pyrotechnic drawing machine burning traces into organic matter, shown at the Langen Foundation in Neuss. [Webpage](https://langenfoundation.de/en/exhibitions/julian-charriere-controlled-burn) MUSIC & PERFORMANCE ## FRANKA TAKES THE STAGE These projects place Franka on stage — as an orchestra musician, a cellist, a guitarist, and a dance partner. Redefining what it means for a robot to perform. 1. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B69OP1x3KYk/maxresdefault.jpg) FESTSPIELHAUS HELLERAU / TU DRESDEN ### Robot Symphony A multi-armed robot performing alongside a live orchestra at one of Germany's leading contemporary arts venues. [Article](https://techxplore.com/news/2024-10-armed-robot-german-orchestra.html) 2. ![cello](https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/cello.jpg?width=1920&name=cello.jpg) KUNSTHAUS ZÜRICH / OLAFUR ELIASSON ### Cello Playing Robot A robot cellist forming part of Olafur Eliasson's exhibition at Kunsthaus Zürich, exploring non-human musicianship. [Article](https://www.thestrad.com/news/cello-playing-robot-forms-part-of-exhibition-at-the-kunsthaus-zurich/10405.article) 3. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/llHC-jus1GA/maxresdefault.jpg) GEORGIA TECH — CENTER FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ### Guitar Bot A robotic guitarist and dancer exploring trust, improvisation, and the relationship between human and machine performance. [Webpage](https://www.gilweinberg.com/guitarbot) OTHER ## WHERE YOU'D LEAST EXPECT A ROBOT From digital fashion shows to film sets, Franka has made appearances in some unexpected places. 1. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IcKCjUf7D_A/maxresdefault.jpg) PHILIPP PLEIN ### Fashion is dead A fully robotic digital fashion show by Philipp Plein — no models, no audience, no rules. Franka on the runway. 2. ![jasper-mia-lorenz-secret-lab](https://franka.de/hs-fs/hubfs/jasper-mia-lorenz-secret-lab.jpg?width=1920&name=jasper-mia-lorenz-secret-lab.jpg) NETFLIX ### Biohackers — Series Appearance A Franka robot appearing in the Netflix sci-fi series Biohackers, set in a futuristic research laboratory. [Webpage](https://www.netflix.com/de-en/title/81011660) ## FOLLOW US 1. [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/frankarobotics/) 2. [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frankarobotics) 3. [Follow us on X](https://twitter.com/FRANKAROBOTICS) 4. 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