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SOS Torch performance artist Stefano Cagol and humanoid robot at Day of Light exhibition

Video. Artist Stefano Cagol's SOS torch show lights Italian grand cathedral

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A spellbinding light show remains talk of the Italian town of Bressanone (Brixen) in South Tyrol. Renowned artist Stefano Cagol ignited series of SOS torches to symbolise a UNESCO global appeal about the future relationship between robots and humans.

As humanoid robots become more present in everyday life, public reactions range from awe to unease.

To mark the start of the UNESCO-led International Day of Light, renowned Italian artist Stefano Cagol sent out a message regarding the future relationship between humans and robots.

He ignited a series of SOS torches in front of Brixen’s grand cathedral in Italy and even invited a humanoid robot to lend a helping hand.

The unique piece, titled “We Own the Futures,” explores the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent machines.SOTS

The performance ended with Cagol and the robot gazing up at the sun, staring into their future together.

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A hope for a joint and peaceful future? The International Day of Light, now in its 16th edition, aims to strengthen cooperation and leverage its potential to foster peace and development.

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