What was the Stack-chan demo at DevelopersIO 2026?

Claude Code was used to program a small Stack-chan robot on the spot, and it responded "nan-yanen" when touched, as an audience member had requested.

How was Claude Code used in the artwork "Dance as Waves"?

Claude Code was used to develop the simulator and control software for the wooden structure with light-equipped arms.

What role did Claude play in "Timber / Timbre"?

Claude analyzed the sound state and proposed adjustments, which were then reflected in the sound.

Large Language ModelsAI Coding AssistantsZenn AI/ML1h agoOct 25, 2026, 01:00 JST

Claude Code steps off-screen at Machines of Loving Grace

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What happened
At Anthropic's "Machines of Loving Grace" exhibition and DevelopersIO 2026 TOKYO, Claude and Claude Code powered installations like "Timber / Timbre" and "Dance as Waves," and a demo where a Stack-chan robot was coded live to reply "nan-yanen" when touched.
Why it matters
The writer, who normally uses AI coding for web apps, found the barrier to unfamiliar fields like C++ and embedded work much lower with AI support, suggesting AI coding may extend beyond screens into sound and motion.

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Context & Analysis

The two events took place on October 24, 2026, and paired an Anthropic-run art exhibition with a developer conference run by Classmethod. What links them is the use of Claude and Claude Code outside ordinary software work: in "Timber / Timbre," Claude analyzed sound and proposed adjustments, while in "Dance as Waves," Claude Code was used to build the simulator and control software.

The writer's own background is web development with React and TypeScript, including Generative UI work, and that perspective shapes the takeaway. Seeing a Stack-chan robot coded live in C++, a language the writer rarely touches, led to the conclusion that AI support lowers the hurdle for trying unfamiliar technology. The writer notes no specific project is decided yet, but plans to branch into robots, electronics, and sound-based expression.

FAQ

What was the Stack-chan demo at DevelopersIO 2026?: Claude Code was used to program a small Stack-chan robot on the spot, and it responded "nan-yanen" when touched, as an audience member had requested.
How was Claude Code used in the artwork "Dance as Waves"?: Claude Code was used to develop the simulator and control software for the wooden structure with light-equipped arms.
What role did Claude play in "Timber / Timbre"?: Claude analyzed the sound state and proposed adjustments, which were then reflected in the sound.

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