ALBAWABA - Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic artist robot that is capable of drawing and painting using cameras in her eyes, AI algorithms, and her robotic arm, will sell her own artwork at an auction in London next month.
Ai-Da sells her own artwork in an auction
The famous robot is set to sell her own artwork at an auction in London next month at Sotheby's Digital Art Auction between October 31 to November 7. Ai-Da will be the first robot in history to have its own artwork offered for sale at Sotheby's, one of the world's largest brokers and auction house of fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles.
It is worth noting that the name of the artwork created by Ai-Da is ‘AI God.’ The 2.2-metre (7.5-foot) tall painting is expected to sell for approximately $130,000 and $196,000 (£100,000 and £150,000), According to AFP.
The robot can deploy artificial intelligence algorithms and contains cameras in its eyes, along with electronic hands. (AFP)
‘AI God’ painting illustrates Alan Turing, the famous mathematician and computer scientist. Ai-Da the robot said: “Through my artwork of Alan Turing, I commemorate his achievements and contributions to the development of computing and AI.”
Michael Bouhanna, Sotheby’s head of NFT & digital art, stated: Ai-Da’s portrait joins a selection of cutting-edge works that — in their individual ways — push the boundaries of artistic creation today. Together, they prompt a discussion of how we can appreciate and experience the ever-evolving possibilities around artmaking in the 21st century.”
Ai-Da a robot with human features
Ai-Da was designed to resemble the human female, featuring a face, large eyes, and a brown wig. The robot can deploy artificial intelligence algorithms and contains cameras in its eyes, along with electronic hands.
