Alice Bayliss

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Alice Bayliss is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of performance studies, robotics, and design. Her key research areas include emergent objects, performative robotics, and the integration of embodied knowledge into technological prototypes. Bayliss’s major contribution is the development of the *SpiderCrab* robotic prototype, a landmark project within the EPSRC/AHRC-funded "Designing for the Twenty-first Century" initiative. This work explores how performance knowledge can inform the design of interactive, emergent objects, bridging the gap between artistic practice and engineering. Her most-cited paper, *"SpiderCrab* and the emergent object" (2007, 4 citations), documents this innovative synthesis, demonstrating how robotic systems can embody performative qualities. Though her citation count is modest, Bayliss’s influence is notable for its interdisciplinary depth, challenging conventional boundaries between art, technology, and design. Her achievements include contributing to the EO2 portfolio, which advanced the discourse on emergent technologies and their cultural implications. For students and researchers, Bayliss’s work offers a compelling model for integrating creative practice with technical innovation, highlighting the value of performance as a lens for designing responsive, human-centered robotic systems.