Guy Hoffman took animation classes, and applied some of what he learned to robotics. Here's his Ted talk
And I think more people involved in mechanical design should do the same. The gestures he built into his robots make a lot of difference.
Art is important, in every walk of life.
Animation
Re: Animation
I guess you forgot the link ? this one maybe ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dT6meyruxQ