Nick Tandavanitj
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About
Nick Tandavanitj is a pioneering artist-researcher working at the intersection of human-computer interaction, animal-computer interaction, and trustworthy autonomous systems. His groundbreaking work explores how robots and AI can be designed to enrich the lives of non-human animals—particularly companion animals like cats—while critically examining the ethical frameworks needed for multispecies technology research. Tandavanitj is best known for *Cat Royale*, an artist-led project in which a robot arm cohabits with three cats in a bespoke enclosure, designed to explore trust, welfare, and autonomy across species. His most cited paper, “Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans” (2024, 17 citations), reflects on the design process of this twelve-day installation, while “Charting Ethical Tensions in Multispecies Technology Research” (2024, 13 citations) unpacks the complex ethical approval processes such work entails. Through his creative practice with the renowned artist group Blast Theory and as a creative ambassador for the UK’s TAS Hub, Tandavanitj challenges researchers to include non-human actors in the design of autonomous systems. His work has been exhibited internationally and is shaping emerging conversations on animal-centric AI, trust, and responsible innovation.
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- 1Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans17 citations · 2024
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