Robot Piano Catches Fire Playing Rush E (World’s Hardest Song)

This podcast episode delves into the fascinating mechanics and engineering of Chopsticks, a modern talking piano that exemplifies the evolution of musical instruments. By examining both the traditional piano design and the innovative features of Chopsticks, the speaker articulates the balance of simplicity and sophistication in musical technology. From the intricate workings of traditional pianos to the advanced actuation systems of Chopsticks, which allows for artistic expression through MIDI and speech synthesis, the episode showcases how ingenuity shapes the art of music-making.