Parisian fashion house Coperni made history by partnering with Boston Dynamics for the world's first-ever fashion show featuring robot dogs as the stars, as reported first by The Guardian.
In the city of love, the "Spots," Boston Dynamics' modern-day Hounds of the Baskervilles, took to the catwalk in their full glory.
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Lila Grace Moss walks the runway with a robot at the Coperni Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on March 03, 2023 in Paris, France.
Fashion Meets Technology
The fashion show was a spectacle of fashion and technology, with the robots helping models during their walks. One of the Spots helped a model take off her coat, while another carried a handbag for her. The audience was both mesmerized and amused by the sight, but they were left wondering who was controlling the machines.
At the end of the show, the robots were joined by their handlers. Coperni heads Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant had traveled to Boston to meet the creators of the robots and take part in the show.
In an interview with The Guardian, Vaillant shared his appreciation for Boston Dynamics, saying that the company was "the first robot company who signed a charter that they would never give weapons to robots, the first who sent robots to Ukraine to clear dangerous bomb sites."
The fashion designer added that the show's message was about the coexistence of humans and technology.
"Our message is a positive one, that humans and technology can live together in harmony," Vaillant said. He also admitted that he initially had reservations about using the robots for the show, but he now considers them beautiful.
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All About Spot
Robots have become ubiquitous in various sectors, including nuclear power plants, healthcare, and entertainment. Boston Dynamics, a renowned robotics company, has gained popularity for showcasing the impressive abilities of its quadruped robot, Spot.
Apart from its use in industrial settings and healthcare, Spot has been featured in several entertaining videos that demonstrate its advanced capabilities.
In a video released by Boston Dynamics in February 2021, Spot was shown performing several tasks with its robotic arm system, including opening doors and holding objects.
The most impressive part of the video was when two Spot robots played jump rope with a third robot. The synchronized movements of the robots, as they swirled the rope and the third robot jumped over it.
In December 2022, Boston Dynamics released another video featuring Spot. This time, the robot helped decorate a Christmas tree, just in time for the holidays.
These videos not only showcase the versatility and agility of Spot but also serve to humanize the machine, making it more appealing to potential buyers.
By featuring their robots in entertaining videos, Boston Dynamics has succeeded in creating a strong emotional connection between the audience and the machine.
The videos make the robots appear more approachable and friendly, which can help reduce any apprehensions people may have about interacting with machines.
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