Scientists create first robot with human emotions
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Scientists developed the first robot capable of showing human-like emotions, reports say.
When Nao is sad, he hunches his shoulders. When happy, he raises his arms. He can even form bonds with people depending on how he is treated, according to The Guardian
The robot was programmed with emotional traits by scientists at the UK’s University of Hertfordshire. “We’re modeling the first years of life," said Lola Canamero, a computer scientist at the university.
“We are working on non-verbal cues, and the emotions are revealed through physical postures, gestures and movements of the body rather than facial and verbal expression.”
Nao can already mimic the emotional skills of a one-year-old child and, using video cameras, can determine how close a person is to him. He also uses sensors to determine how tactile people are.
Scientists said that in the future, robots could become companions to humans and provide support for the sick and elderly.
Japanese researchers have led the world in advances in robotic engineering, but scientists in Europe are now concentrating on how robots can interact with humans.
Source: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...rom=public_rss
Hmm, I wonder if this would mean that people will be dating robots and develop bonds with robots in the future.... One could only imagine......
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