'What About The Heart?' is a photographic project that aims to give viewers a glimpse into the futuristic world of the Japanese robotics industry. In particular, the photos depict the world of humanoid robotics, which aims to develop robots that resemble humans in both physical appearance and mental capacity. The project is the work of London-based photographer Luisa Whitton, produced in collaborating with Japanese scientist Hiroshi Ishiguro, who constructed a robotic copy of himself.
The images comprising 'What About The Heart?' focus on the human faces constructed specifically for robots. The 'faces' are eerily lifelike, and prompt the viewer to ponder and consider what it actually means to be human.
There's an interesting story behind the title of the series. In an interview with Ishiguro, Whitton asked him, "what about the heart?" Unaware of the philosophical nature of her question, he produced a straight scientific answer -- "That is the easiest part; artificial heart is very popular now. The liver is more difficult."
Photo Credits: designboom, luisawhitton
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Humanoid Robotics
- There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing robots that resemble humans in both physical appearance and mental capacity.
- Eerily Lifelike Faces
- The creation of lifelike robotic faces prompts contemplation on what it means to be human and opens up possibilities for disruptive advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Artificial Organs
- The mention of artificial hearts being popular suggests potential for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced artificial organs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Robotics
- The robotics industry can explore the development of humanoid robots that closely resemble humans.
- Artificial Intelligence
- The field of artificial intelligence can benefit from the creation of eerily lifelike robotic faces to enhance human-like interactions and emotional responses.
- Bioengineering
- The bioengineering industry has opportunities to advance the development of artificial organs, such as the heart, to meet growing demand and address medical challenges.
