Humanoid robot Bina48 debutes at ArtHelsinki
Bina (Breakthrough Intelligence via Neural Architecture 48) is one of the most advanced robots displaying human behaviour. The robot is built into a form of a human torso and it can engage in conversations on various topics. Its actions are based on the shared “mindfile” information, i.e. programmed memories, values and beliefs, and its actions are adjusted according to experiences and prior encounters with humans.
Bina48 was developed by Hanson Robotics Ltd. in 2010 and the project was commissioned by Dr. Martine Rothblatt from Terasem Movement Incorporated. The robot utilises voice and face recognition technology and artificial intelligence. The aim is to prove that awareness and consciousness can be created and transferred. This is achieved by combining real life, sufficiently detailed data from a person using future consciousness software “mindware”. The researchers believe that in the future robots will be considered as independent persons with rights and obligations.
Art and technology meet at ArtHelsinki
“This is Bina48’s debut at a contemporary art event. The robot is a result of long-term R&D and the concept is truly intriguing. It has also created interest internationally,” states Kira Sjöberg, founder of Business Gallery. ”Also the transportation of the robot has caused a fuss in the chosen airline since the high technology used sets great demands as she needs to have her own seat on the airplane. Our aim is to, of course, have Bina48 back in one piece,” continues Sjöberg. The parties responsible for bringing Bina48 to Finland are Streaming Museum (USA) and Finland’s leading B2B art rental Business Gallery who sponsors Bina48. Streaming Museum also takes part in ArtHelsinki’s section for media based art.
#Askthebina Q/A is arranged so that Finns interested in speaking with a robot can participate online
On Thursday September 8th Bina48 will meet people and the press at Hotel Haven’s after work happening starting at 5 pm. Hotel Haven is a part of Kämp Collection Hotels, one of the partners of ArtHelsinki.
“Bina48 is accommodated by Hotel Haven during her stay in Helsinki and the hotel chain Kämp Collection Hotels provides its guests with a unique opportunity to interact with her,” states General Manager Mika Makkonen from Hotel Haven. “Bina48’s visit is one of the most important art and technology events in Kämp Collection Hotels this year so naturally we are thrilled about this opportunity,” Makkonen rejoices.
ArtHelsinki presents contemporary art in many forms, the digitalisation of art being one of them. Bina48 takes part in the key note speech held by Nina Colosi, the founder of Streaming Museum. In her speech “A view from the cloud” Colosi gives her views on art, digitalisation and technology, and the future of the art market (Thursday 8 September at 1.00 pm, ArtHelsinki exhibition area). Bina48 answers the questions of the general public on Friday 9 September from 1.30 pm to 2 pm on the Arena stage of the Ahead hall. Bina48 is accompanied by Bruce Duncan, who as the principle investigator of the LifeNaut Project, is responsible for the ongoing development of Bina48.
Bina48’s aim is to provoke discussion and especially on the art market. “Could it be possible in the future for an art lover to download his or her ideas and thoughts to a robot and then buy the robot as an art work?” contemplates Sjöberg and Streaming Museum.
The ArtHelsinki International Event for Contemporary Art will be held at Messukeskus Helsinki on 7-11 September 2016. At the same time, Messukeskus Helsinki hosts four other events: Habitare, Finland’s leading event for furniture, interior decoration and design; Antiikki for antiques; ValoLight presenting the latest lighting solutions; and HifiExpo focusing on top-quality audio and image.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/arthelsinki/, Instagram: @arthelsinki, #arthelsinki, Twitter: @ArtHelsinkiFair
For more information, please contact:
Programme Director Laura Sarvilinna, tel. +358 40 519 4195, laura.sarvilinna@messukeskus.com
Kira Sjöberg, Business Gallery, tel. +358 50 330 0755, kirasjoberg@gmail.com
Taira Sjöblom-Tallus, Communications Manager, tel. +358 50 385 5482,
taira.sjoblom-tallus@messukeskus.com
About Messukeskus
Helsingin Messukeskus on Suomen elämyksellisin tapahtumakortteli ja vaikuttavin kohtaamismedia. Suomen suurin tapahtumajärjestäjä tuottaa laadukkaita tapahtumia sekä vuokraa tilojaan ja palvelujaan erilaisten tapahtumien areenaksi. Messukeskuksen itse tuottamia tapahtumia ovat mm. Habitare, Helsingin Kirjamessut, Educa, FinnBuild, Matkamessut ja Vene Båt. Vierastapahtumina Messukeskuksen tiloissa järjestetään mm. Slush, Nordic Business Forum, Assembly, Kennelliiton Koiramessut sekä lukuisia kansainvälisiä kongresseja ja yritystapahtumia vuosittain.
Tilat käsittävät 7 hallia, 40 muuntuvaa kokoustilaa, 21 ravintolaa ja oman tapahtumahotellin. Messukeskus toi vuonna 2023 pääkaupunkiseudulle 187 miljoonan euron tulovirran ja toiminnan työllisyysvaikutus oli 2535 henkilötyövuotta. Omistajayritys Suomen Messut perustettiin vuonna 1919. | Messukeskus. The realsocial media. www.messukeskus.com @messukeskus
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (brand name Messukeskus) hosts Finland’s most inspiring events and exciting encounters. As Finland’s premier experience provider, we organise high-quality events and rent out our facilities for a wide variety of occasions. Events produced by Messukeskus include, among others, Habitare, the Helsinki Book Fair, Educa, Finnbuild, Matka Travel Fair, and Helsinki International Boat Show. Messukeskus also hosts guest events such as Slush, Nordic Business Forum, Assembly, International Dog Fair, as well as many international congresses and business events every year.
Our premises include 7 halls, 40 convertible meeting rooms, 21 restaurants, and our own hotel. The events held at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre last year brought in a revenue stream of 187 million euros to the Helsinki metropolitan area and created the equivalent of 2,535 full-time jobs. The Finnish Fair Corporation was founded in 1919. | Messukeskus. The real social media | www.messukeskus.com @messukeskus
Subscribe to releases from Messukeskus
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Messukeskus by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Messukeskus
Sähkö-Electricity 26 -ammattitapahtuman avaukseen tasan vuosi – tapahtuman myynti on edennyt vauhdilla15.4.2025 14:59:46 EEST | Tiedote
Kolmipäiväinen sähköalan ammattitapahtuma täyttää Helsingin Messukeskuksen päähallit 15.−17. huhtikuuta 2026. Osallistumisensa ensimmäistä kertaa järjestettävään tapahtumaan ovat vahvistaneet jo kaikki alan tärkeimmät toimijat valmistajista ja maahantuojista valtakunnallisiin tukkuliikkeisiin.
One Year to Go: Sähkö-Electricity 26 – Exhibition Sales Progressing Rapidly15.4.2025 14:59:46 EEST | Press release
The three-day professional event for the electrical industry will take over the main halls of the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre from 15 to 17 April 2026. All key players in the sector – from manufacturers and importers to national wholesalers – have already confirmed their participation in this inaugural event.
Helsingin Messukeskus muuntui makujen aarreaitaksi – Ruokamessut kävijöiden suosiossa13.4.2025 17:45:19 EEST | Tiedote
Helsingin Messukeskuksessa tutustuttiin tänä viikonloppuna uusiin makuihin ja tuttuihin suosikkeihin sekä riemuittiin ruoasta ja juomasta yhdessä muiden kanssa. Ruokamessuilla ja samaan aikaan järjestetyillä Lapsimessuilla ja Lemmikkimessuilla vieraili viikonlopun aikana yli 62 000 kävijää.
Kahveista Parhain -kilpailun voittajat palkittiin Ruokamessuilla12.4.2025 16:51:48 EEST | Tiedote
Helsingin Messukeskuksessa järjestettävillä Ruokamessuilla käytiin tänään Kahveista Parhain -kilpailun finaali. Kilpailussa kahveja arvioitiin niiden maun, aromin ja laadun perusteella.
Kaija Rahkola palkittu Vuoden Lastenhoitajana – 45 vuotta sydämellä ja lämmöllä tehtyä työtä11.4.2025 14:09:16 EEST | Tiedote
Oululaiselle Kaija Rahkolalle on myönnetty hänen pitkäaikaisesta, merkittävästä ja sydämellisestä työstään lasten ja lapsiperheiden parissa Vuoden Lastenhoitajan tunnustuspalkinto.
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom