Robotic Intelligence and Computational Creativity

The paper illustrates a cognitive architecture for computational creativity based on the Psi model and the mechanisms inspired by dual-process theories of reasoning and rationality. In particular three applications of computational creativity will be summed up: a) a robot capable of executing creative paintings through a multilayer mechanism that implements an associative memory and it is capable to properly mix elements belonging to different domains; b) a robot aimed at producing a collage formed by a mix of photo-montage and digital collage: the artwork is created after a visual and verbal interaction with a human user, and c) a humanoid robot capable of improvising a dancing choreography in real time according to to the listened music. First results in computational creativity show a set of potentiality to be explored that can shed light on human and artificial creativity and artificial intelligent systems.