Social robots stole the show at CES in Vegas this year. Dozens of offerings were on display, ranging from robots that tutor you in physics (Einstein), queue up your favorite recipes (Mykie), and even help autistic children socialize (Leka).Unlike your moody human friends, these robots promise to be available day and night, ever accommodating, and practically omniscient … [Read more...] about Why Building Social Robots Is Much Harder Than You Think
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Bringing Bots To Life With Artificial Intelligence
Any video gamer knows how boring NPCs (non-playable characters) in digital worlds are. Their behavior is simple and predictable and their words entirely scripted by a staff of writers. This makes them uninteresting opponents and unsatisfying companions.We’re far more likely to emotionally attach to lifelike characters, like the emo robot sidekicks in the Star Wars … [Read more...] about Bringing Bots To Life With Artificial Intelligence