Louis-Philippe Demers, based in Singapore, is teaching at Nanyang Technological University where he is Associate Professor. He recently completed a practice-based Ph.D. concerning issues about machines as performers. As an artist, he has worked on the conception and production of several large-scale interactive robotic installations, so far producing more than 350 machines. His robotics works can be found in theatre, opera, subway stations, art museums, science museums, music events and trade shows.