How Quantum Physicist Merritt Moore Found Artistic Expression Through Robot Dance Partners During Pandemic Isolation

Oct 19, 2025 08:13 pm CST

During COVID-19 isolation, Oxford-trained quantum physicist and professional ballerina Merritt Moore innovatively combined her scientific expertise and artistic passion by programming robots as dance partners. This unique intersection of technology and human expression allowed Moore to continue her artistic journey when human connection became impossible, demonstrating how the pandemic inspired creative solutions bridging art and science.