RIB CAGE (2016) is a custom-built robotic electro-acoustic instrument designed for Performing Arts Technology senior thesis (University of Michigan).
The design incorporates robotics to explore how it can augment human performance and inspire creativity.
Won 2nd place at 2017 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition:
https://guthman.gatech.edu/2017-winners
Presented at ACCelerate; ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival:
https://music.gatech.edu/news/georgia-tech-music-technology-student-will-be-performing-self-made-instrument-smithsonian
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-collegiate-innovators-are-vanguard-technology-and-art-180965298/