A close-up shot of a small, robotic telepresence device navigating a tiled floor, utilized in Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre performance 'Presence'. The robot features a screen displaying a chat interface with the text 'I'm jimbob' and 'Jimbob Jones', highlighting the experimental use of technology to explore physical and digital distance in stage performance. As the robot moves, it serves as a vessel for the performer's internal reflection: 'I actually really care about my appearance, and I used to like to look at myself in the mirror, but now I sometimes really don’t want to.'

Presence: The Robot's Digital Reflection

As the telepresence robot navigates the stage, it voices a fragmented self-image: 'I actually really care about my appearance, and I used to like to look at myself in the mirror, but now I sometimes really don’t want to.'

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Credit: Calvin ChanTuesday, 14 March 2023 at 10:11:39