What happens when you’re no longer the only one observing?

In OTREDADES, a group of small robotic “dogs” enters the theater foyer every hour for a 30-minute encounter. Equipped with cameras, they wander through the space — observing, recording, and quietly disrupting the scene.

At Highlight Festival 2026, you witnessed the inspiring work of visionary artists and makers who pushed the boundaries of art and technology. This experience continues with the Behind the Makers series, which started during the festival.

In the coming period, we will take you further behind the scenes and introduce you to more of these creators, beginning with Noor & Amir — and there’s more to come.

Highlight Festival 2026 has officially come to an end, and we’re still buzzing! From 11–14 February, Delft transformed into a living playground of robots, art and technology. Together with thousands of visitors, artists, researchers, students and partners, we explored this year’s theme Robo-Futures across the entire city.

11- 14 Feb 2026

With Homo Signans, Jorrit Paaijmans explores the tension between human craftsmanship and technological autonomy.

11 - 14 Feb 2026

Underground, a 1.2-ton robotic arm roars to life. The Mad King, part of Bram Ellens’ series Robots in Captivity, blurs the line between machine and creature.

11 - 14 Feb 2026

Is this Life? Blurs the boundary between the living and the non-living. In this immersive robotic environment, a swarm of smooth porcelain spheres moves through space, steered by a hive mind.