- Beyoncé showcases her creativity with the use of two impressive and expensive giant robotic arms during her Renaissance World Tour.
- According to robotics expert Shariq Hashme, each of these robot arms likely costs around $100,000.
- While the performance is captivating, Hashme also notes that there are potential dangers associated with using these arms.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour has featured incredible spectacles, including riding a diamond unicorn and dressing up as a bee. However, the standout moments of her shows involve the use of two massive robotic arms.
During the spoken-word intro of “Cozy,” Beyoncé poses within metal square frames held by the robot arms. These frames move around her, creating the illusion of a moving portrait.
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In another performance, the robot arms scan Beyoncé’s white cape with ultraviolet light during “Church Girl,” forming a stained glass print.
Lastly, during her rendition of “Heated,” the arms cool her down with large fans.
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These impressive robotic arms come at a high cost. According to Shariq Hashme, founder of Prosper Robotics, renowned for creating advanced robotic butlers, each arm used by Beyoncé is estimated to be worth $100,000.
Hashme explains that these arms likely possess a “seven degree of freedom,” allowing for more complex and versatile movements compared to traditional arms with only six degrees of freedom.
Hashme elaborates, stating, “The arm can reach any position and orientation of its end effector in an infinite number of ways, whereas with a six-degree-of-freedom arm, you can only get there in one way. There’s a big difference in price between a seven and a six.”
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Despite the advanced technology, Hashme believes programming these arms is relatively straightforward. He explains that users can simply draw the desired path of movement and instruct the arm to follow it.
Observing Beyoncé’s performance of “Cozy,” Hashme notes that the movements appear predefined and precisely coordinated, following a predetermined plan rather than reacting to the live environment.
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Employing pre-coordinated motions ensures consistency and allows Beyoncé to execute her routines flawlessly. However, Hashme highlights a potential danger for the singer, as the proximity to the robot arms during “Cozy” raises the risk of physical harm.
He cautions, “If those things somehow mess up their path and hit Beyoncé, it looks like they would hurt a lot.” However, Hashme reassures that with proper testing and repeated motion runs, such incidents are less likely to occur.
Hashme adds, “They probably have an emergency stop button behind the scenes anyway.”
If any accidents were to happen, it would most likely be due to human error, such as standing in the wrong place. Thankfully, Beyoncé has flawlessly executed the show multiple times without incident.
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