Joshua Horacsek

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Joshua Horacsek is a researcher at the intersection of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and computational creativity. His work explores how technology can augment live performance, with a particular focus on improvisational theatre and audience engagement. His most cited paper, "Improvising with an Audience-Controlled Robot Performer" (2018, 10 citations), introduces the Robot Improv Puppet Theatre (RIPT) system, which allows audiences to collectively control a robot performer in real time. This work addresses the challenge of scaling audience participation in unscripted performances, blending robotics with the spontaneity of improv. Horacsek's contributions extend to novel interfaces and algorithms that enable non-experts to collaborate with autonomous systems in creative contexts. His research has been presented at top venues in graphics and interaction, and his work on RIPT has been featured in live demonstrations, showcasing its practical impact. With a growing citation count and a focus on making technology a co-creative partner, Horacsek is shaping how we think about human-machine collaboration in the arts.