Emanuele Quinz

École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Université Paris 8

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Emanuele Quinz is a leading scholar in the emerging field of behavioral objects, where design, robotics, and performance theory converge. His research fundamentally rethinks how non-anthropomorphic robotic artifacts can express agency and behavior, challenging traditional notions of objecthood. In his most-cited work, "Towards Behavioral Objects: A Twofold Approach for a System of Notation to Design and Implement Behaviors in Non-anthropomorphic Robotic Artifacts" (2015, 16 citations), Quinz proposes an innovative notation system for choreographing machine behavior, bridging the gap between artistic intention and technical implementation. This pioneering framework has influenced both robotic design and interactive art. His companion paper, "(Mis)behavioral Objects" (2015, 8 citations), further explores the aesthetic and philosophical implications of objects that deviate from expected functions, positioning misbehavior as a creative and critical tool. Quinz’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary rigor, drawing from dance notation, cybernetics, and material culture. By treating robotic artifacts as performative entities rather than mere tools, he has opened new pathways for designing expressive, relational technologies. His contributions are essential reading for researchers in human-robot interaction, speculative design, and the philosophy of technology.