Robot Fashion Show: The Workwear of Tomorrow

The theme of this robot fashion show is Challenging Gender Roles through Robot Workwear. Robots can wear clothes to better fit into new contexts and adapt to new tasks. We must be thoughtful about how we dress robots, as we are now setting a precedent for the future of robot dress. While human bodies are gendered, robots are inherently not. With a new form embodying a social actor, we have the opportunity to challenge previous assumptions about gender through dressing robots. This call for artists creates an opportunity to consider gender when dressing a robot and challenge norms. These artists have considered many types of labor—physical labor, industrial labor, domestic labor, and emotional labor. Each piece in the exhibition reflects a unique perspective on the roles and gendered expectations placed on individuals in various contexts, all while promoting sustainable practices in art and design. See more details about each robot design here.