Go behind the scenes of the Calit2 HIPerSpace Wall, currently the world’s highest resolution multi-panel display. Featuring 286 million active pixels, the display is made up of 70, 30″ displays, each with a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. For more juicy technical specs, check out the press release.

Lev Manovich, Professor of Visual Arts at UCSD, talks about how art studies and high-performance computing are being combined like never before.

Scientists at Calit2 have equipped a robot modeled after the famed theoretical physicist with specialized software that allows it to interact with humans in a relatively natural, conversational way. The so-called “Einstein Robot,” which was designed by Hanson Robotics of Dallas, Texas, recognizes a number of human facial expressions and can respond accordingly, making it an unparalleled tool for understanding how both robots and humans perceive emotion, as well as a potential platform for teaching, entertainment, fine arts and even cognitive therapy.