# AI Unicycle drawing challenge **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 29, 2022, 8:16am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409 "2022-08-29T08:16:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![paradeiser](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/paradeiser/32/91108_2.png) [@paradeiser](https://unicyclist.com/u/paradeiser)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 8:16am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/1 "2022-08-29T08:16:11Z")
Unicycling often feels like riding down a rainbow, doesn’t it? I asked [AI](https://openai.com/dall-e-2/) to do some Picasso, Munch and Hundertwasser paintings of a unicyclist on a rainbow. Thought that this would be the right place to share it. Any other ideas for AI-generated-unicyclist-paintings for filling the whitespace in the unicyclists livingroom? (Just throw me your crazy ideas and i’ll give it a try…) Cheers! ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.20.46 - unicyclist riding on top of a rainbow painted by Edvard Munch](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/0/1/0160aa78456dbc2741b8c61dce4317a196e36066.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.20.39 - unicyclist riding on top of a rainbow painted by Edvard Munch](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/1/51af1788b4ead6cc7acea2d9a494dd18211865d3.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.18.22 - unicyclist riding on top of a rainbow painted by Frida Kahlo](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/6/8650ca83b08e675e474b168dfd546812fdd79160.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.16.46 - unicycle riding on a rainbow painted by pablo picasso](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/3/9/397f99ca2e87809d1649b54c5cbbc5fc3aeef001.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.16.39 - unicycle riding on a rainbow painted by pablo picasso](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/6/e/6eaa680a8ad195c1a50b4ebb2f9b509b998e4209.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.14.56 - unicycle riding over a rainbow painted by hundertwasser](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/2/220de740ae9be126e0dd317e588c58a579325139.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-29 07.14.50 - unicycle riding over a rainbow painted by hundertwasser](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/d/2/d2fbe1c712575ed9e5e6363e6de7cd2a576bacec.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Gockie](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/gockie/32/85498_2.png) [@Gockie](https://unicyclist.com/u/Gockie)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/2 "2022-08-29T11:37:27Z")
Wow!!! \<3 \<3 \<3 \<3 \<3!!! ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/eric_aus_chemnitz/32/3757_2.png) [@Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/u/Eric_aus_Chemnitz)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/3 "2022-08-29T19:19:44Z")
![grafik](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/3/9341b714c10117d3df8ecb1fb5bcb51d96a59f29.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon727874](https://unicyclist.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/aeb1de/32.png) [@anon727874](https://unicyclist.com/u/anon727874)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/4 "2022-08-29T19:44:08Z")
UM. I need that on my wall. Any chance you have a hi-res version? I did click download but it didn’t do the trick. ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/eric_aus_chemnitz/32/3757_2.png) [@Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/u/Eric_aus_Chemnitz)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/5 "2022-08-29T19:51:13Z")
![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/0/3/033697c1a0ffbb8aa887bf83b0153fc67730265b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon727874](https://unicyclist.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/aeb1de/32.png) [@anon727874](https://unicyclist.com/u/anon727874)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/6 "2022-08-29T19:51:47Z")
That’ll do nicely. Thanks so much. ---
**Author:** ![mindbalance](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/mindbalance/32/101738_2.png) [@mindbalance](https://unicyclist.com/u/mindbalance)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/7 "2022-08-29T21:00:03Z")
This is great! Any chance you could see what it makes of the Schlumpf hub and its views / internals. Would be wild to see what planetary theme it would take from the inner cogs of these unicycle wonders ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/f/e/fef0b4b25702bc25552a5f998ef566b8cf54c1a7.jpeg) > **[Kh Schlumpf | Kris Holm Unicycles](https://www.krisholm.com/en/gear/component/kh-schlumpf/)** > **[Florian Schlumpf - Unicycle Hub](https://www.florianschlumpf.swiss/index.php/en/unicycle-hub)** I presume the API is closed access at the moment. Don’t do any generating if it costs you! Cheers Felix ---
**Author:** ![paradeiser](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/paradeiser/32/91108_2.png) [@paradeiser](https://unicyclist.com/u/paradeiser)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 8:09am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/8 "2022-08-31T08:09:04Z")
Sorry - that did’t work properly. That’s actually not what the engine works best for. Here is some more unicycling related stuff i created recently…this time steampunk styled… ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.06.08 - a unicycle exploded view in steampunk style floating in space](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/e/d/ed6e762e68d8e327d27eb0bbb2a406a4f4b703f2.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.06.22 - steampunk theme unicycle with snakes and skulls in a wooden garage](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/0/6/068ef602a35183decafa5bfb827f95cd23bc67f6.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.06.30 - steampunk theme unicycle with snakes and skulls](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/0/501eed796fa63e11f0c9bb85a88dcb81cb6d5fde.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.06.38 - steampunk theme unicycle with snakes and skulls](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/6/4/646ad4fc6ec80a1676491497c557e408a49e345f.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.07.06 - a unicycle exploded view in steampunk style floating in space](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/4/540b55704b6df374a490e9f7122d7ba7f57f76fc.jpeg) ![DALL·E 2022-08-31 10.07.28 - steampunk theme unicycle with snakes and skulls in a wooden garage](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/8/28ef9b2fdabb8ae83a89614ab76c3713ea2c770e.jpeg) BR Christoph ---
**Author:** ![Pinoclean](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/pinoclean/32/62245_2.png) [@Pinoclean](https://unicyclist.com/u/Pinoclean)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 10:08am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/9 "2022-09-09T10:08:02Z")
That is interesting. Dall-E2 does not seem to be able to cope with unicycles at all. I haven’t managed to get anything close to a unicycle out of it. ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/eric_aus_chemnitz/32/3757_2.png) [@Eric\_aus\_Chemnitz](https://unicyclist.com/u/Eric_aus_Chemnitz)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/10 "2022-09-09T19:51:47Z")
Midjourney also has hard times creating anything that comes even near a proper unicycle ---
**Author:** ![Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/canapin/32/2_2.png) [@Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/u/Canapin)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/11 "2022-09-09T23:14:32Z")
I tried Midjourney unicycle generations without any good results as well. The thing is, Midjourney results need to be refined with variations to end with good results. It can use a lot of generations, and trial accounts have limited generations. Note that you can create variations from other people’s generated pictures, and easily create an alternate Discord account using email aliases if your provider supports it (Gmail does). For example, you can register using [myemail@gmail.com](mailto:myemail@gmail.com), then another account with [myemail+1@gmail.com](mailto:myemail+1@gmail.com), [myemail+2@gmail.com](mailto:myemail+2@gmail.com), etc… But the trial channels you have access to when you sign up for a Midjourney trial are random, so you have no guarantee that you’ll be able to create variations of your previous creations (unless there’s a way to get the generation seed). ---
**Author:** ![Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/prescottstyle/32/108657_2.png) [@Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/u/Prescottstyle)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/12 "2022-09-11T20:30:56Z")
![image](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/d/8d06f6bbc37550deece02ca5c395d987484fdb0d.jpeg) This picture carries the whimsical theme on this thread right? It’s very cool to stumble up on, but I’ve found others before, someone is making their own little mark on the countryside out here. There is a old fireplace standing by an old mine adit nearby on Miller Creek. ---
**Author:** ![Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/canapin/32/2_2.png) [@Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/u/Canapin)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/13 "2022-12-13T13:06:13Z")
I’m still playing with Midjourney. Though results can be incredibly impressive - see their showcase, updated daily: [https://www.midjourney.com/showcase/recent/](https://www.midjourney.com/showcase/recent/) It doesn’t know what is a unicycle. Ironically, it’s often missing parts… Prompt: **a unicycle, side view, detailed, photography, mountains in background, nice weather with blue sky --v 4** ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/1/8/18dadeabb61abc4dc5c3e6f3c214d5ace53030a6.jpeg) ℹ The `--v 4 parameter` use a new algorithm that is way more evolved that the default one. * * * **a woman wearing a bicycle helmet and sunglasses, riding a unicycle on the road, mountains in background, nice weather, professional photography, 3/4 view, --ar 3:2 --v 4** ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/7/97b405014dc40129fcec7f7d785be3f2d1d23541.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/prescottstyle/32/108657_2.png) [@Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/u/Prescottstyle)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/14 "2023-01-17T18:58:21Z")
![image](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/0/500fc6eed6d075bb3e02959fdf0251ccb1c17922.jpeg) I asked [Dream Studio, Stable Diffusion in an easy-to-use application](https://beta.dreamstudio.ai/dream) to show me a unicycle in the Grand Canyon.. ---
**Author:** ![wobbling\_bear](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/wobbling_bear/32/228_2.png) [@wobbling\_bear](https://unicyclist.com/u/wobbling_bear)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/15 "2023-02-18T08:53:57Z")
started on the french forum: > **[Challenge Midjourney](https://forum.monocycle.info/t/challenge-midjourney/25364)** > > Voilà Midjourney est une IA qui fait des dessins à partir de descriptions. C’est parfois bluffant et parfois bizarre. Le challenge est de lui faire dessiner un super mono… Mon premier essai est un échec: qu’un monocycle puisse exister dépasse... have an AI generated drawing of a unicycle! that’s a challenge 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/canapin/32/2_2.png) [@Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/u/Canapin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/16 "2023-02-17T11:04:59Z")
[ChatGPT](https://chat.openai.com/chat), [Midjourney](https://midjourney.com/), you name it… Share fun stuff about it. ChatGPT: ![image](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/c/a/cac15168af6c53b8d18e32427f5c732b1a2fe415.png) Tried with our French forum as well: ![image](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/4/9/499ef00ed8874437e00a3dcbb655a0cb841214c9.png) > Also known as “Monocycling” in French. 😆 Nah, this word simply doesn’t exist. ---
**Author:** ![Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/prescottstyle/32/108657_2.png) [@Prescottstyle](https://unicyclist.com/u/Prescottstyle)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/17 "2023-02-17T11:46:56Z")
On the AI subject.. This is what aliens do when they’re not toying around with humans. Courtesy of Stability\_Diffusion. ![image](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/e/7/e79423647693c8091cdb469c48c1387c4954ec42.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![gocup](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/gocup/32/92332_2.png) [@gocup](https://unicyclist.com/u/gocup)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 12:18pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/18 "2023-02-17T12:18:34Z")
ok, some questions I gave to open AI chat GPT with the answers. The physics question got an impressive answer (it does well on fairly general stuff). The questions about the blind legless rider and the bored clown revealed some AI inadequacies, but the last question had a good answer .. **Q. If Lagrangian mechanics are used to analyse the pitch and forward velocity of a unicycle, is it safe to ignore the rotational kinetic energy of the crank, pedal and leg sub system?** **A.** In general, it is not safe to ignore the rotational kinetic energy of the crank, pedal, and leg subsystem when using Lagrangian mechanics to analyze the motion of a unicycle. Lagrangian mechanics is a powerful tool for describing the dynamics of complex systems, and it is often used in physics to model the motion of objects in a variety of contexts. In the case of a unicycle, Lagrangian mechanics can be used to describe the motion of the rider and the unicycle as a system, taking into account the various forces and energies involved in the system. The Lagrangian of a system is typically a function of the system’s position and velocity, and it includes terms for the kinetic and potential energy of the system. In the case of a unicycle, the Lagrangian would include terms for the rotational and translational kinetic energy of the unicycle as well as the rider’s body, and the potential energy due to the height of the rider and the unicycle above the ground. The crank, pedal, and leg subsystem of a unicycle contribute significantly to the rotational kinetic energy of the system, and ignoring this energy could lead to inaccurate predictions of the motion of the unicycle. The rotational kinetic energy of the crank, pedal, and leg subsystem is an important component of the overall kinetic energy of the system, and it can have a significant effect on the overall motion of the unicycle. Therefore, it is generally not safe to ignore the rotational kinetic energy of the crank, pedal, and leg subsystem when using Lagrangian mechanics to analyze the motion of a unicycle. While simplifications and approximations can sometimes be made to make the analysis more tractable, it is important to carefully consider all of the relevant components of the system in order to make accurate predictions about its motion. **Q: Is it possible for a blind person without legs to ride a unicycle?** **A:** While it is technically possible for a blind person without legs to ride a unicycle, it would be extremely challenging and would likely require a great deal of training, practice, and adaptations to the unicycle and riding environment. Riding a unicycle requires a high level of balance and coordination, which is typically achieved through visual cues and feedback from the legs and feet. A blind person without legs would need to rely on other senses and feedback mechanisms to maintain balance and control on the unicycle. One possible adaptation that could be used is the use of a tandem unicycle, where two riders are seated on a single unicycle, with the front rider providing steering and balance support while the back rider provides power. Another adaptation could involve the use of handlebars or other supports to help the rider maintain balance and control. Ultimately, the ability of a blind person without legs to ride a unicycle would depend on a variety of factors, including the individual’s abilities, the specific adaptations and support mechanisms that are available, and the level of training and practice that the individual is willing and able to undertake. While it would certainly be a difficult challenge, it is not necessarily impossible with the right adaptations and support. **Q: Is it true that the first unicycle was created by a bored clown, and when would that have been?** **A:** The origins of the unicycle are somewhat unclear, but it is not true that the first unicycle was created by a bored clown. Unicycles are thought to have evolved from early forms of bicycles, such as the draisine or hobby horse, which had a single large wheel and were propelled by the rider’s feet on the ground. The first unicycles likely emerged in the mid-to-late 19th century, as riders began experimenting with removing the front wheel and pedals from their bicycles and attempting to balance on the remaining rear wheel. While the precise origins of the unicycle are difficult to trace, it is generally believed to have emerged as a novelty or circus act in the late 19th century, with performers using the unicycle to showcase their balance and agility. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the first unicycle was created by a bored clown. Overall, the exact origins of the unicycle are shrouded in history, and there is no definitive answer to when and where the first unicycle was created. However, it is clear that the unicycle has a rich and fascinating history, and has evolved into a unique and challenging sport and art form enjoyed by people around the world. **Q: Huh? I thought unicycles usually had pedals!** **A:** You are correct, unicycles do indeed have pedals! I apologize for my mistake. In my previous response, I incorrectly stated that early forms of bicycles had a single large wheel and were propelled by the rider’s feet on the ground, which was not accurate. Instead, early bicycles did have pedals, and the first unicycles were likely created by removing the front wheel and pedals from these bicycles. Thank you for bringing this to my attention and allowing me to clarify. **Q: Unicycles seem very impractical. Is it possible that unicycle enthusiasts have phantasies about their riding skills and are deluded about the practicality, or deliberately mislead others about the usefulness of unicycling, perhaps sometimes to the extent that they should seek professional treatment for their obvious psychological issues?** **A:** Unicycles may seem impractical to some, but they are a legitimate form of transportation, exercise, and sport for many people around the world. While unicycles may not be the most efficient or practical means of transportation for long distances or in certain environments, they do have several benefits that make them appealing to enthusiasts. One of the main benefits of unicycling is its versatility. Unicycles can be ridden on a variety of surfaces, including pavement, dirt, and even rocks or stairs, which makes them a popular choice for off-road and freestyle riding. Unicycles are also very compact and easy to transport, making them ideal for urban commuting or traveling to events. In terms of exercise, unicycling provides a unique and challenging workout that can improve balance, coordination, and core strength. It also offers a low-impact form of exercise that is easier on the joints than other sports like running or cycling. While it’s possible that some unicycle enthusiasts may have exaggerated ideas about the usefulness of unicycling, it’s important to recognize that people have different interests and preferences when it comes to hobbies and sports. Just because something may not seem practical or useful to one person doesn’t mean it can’t be a source of enjoyment and fulfillment for others. In short, while unicycling may not be for everyone, it is a legitimate and respected activity enjoyed by many people around the world, and there is no reason to suggest that enthusiasts are suffering from any psychological issues as a result of their love for the sport. ---
**Author:** ![Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/canapin/32/2_2.png) [@Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/u/Canapin)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 9:41am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/19 "2023-02-18T09:41:16Z")
I’ve merged 3 very similar topics into this one 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/canapin/32/2_2.png) [@Canapin](https://unicyclist.com/u/Canapin)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409/20 "2023-02-18T09:44:40Z")
Midjourney: > **an off-road unicycle on a white background, product photography, stock photography** Still have trouble with the number of wheels (and not only that)! ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/6/4/6475074c8e974408a3bfa6f53b8519db1de3eddc.jpeg) > **a unicycle, white background, product photography, professional photography, only one wheel, no handlebars, with a seatpost** ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/f/c/fc32e5499d1785718a149a6024aaf82ed8045fff.jpeg) > **a unicycle, white background, product photography, professional photography, single wheel, no handlebar, with a seat on top of the wheel** ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/d/9/d917b4a9b717ffeba597f4463e02216f0b1c439e.jpeg) That said, I once rode in front of a mirror with an irregular surface, and here’s the result: ![](https://unicyclist.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/f/8f249064138cf43121ad9a8dd2640b2db3c881d4.jpeg) Considering this, it’s pretty accurate 😆 [Next page](https://unicyclist.com/t/ai-unicycle-drawing-challenge/275409.md?page=2)