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Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command)
As robots learn to fake feelings, the line between comfort and creepy keeps shrinking. Humanoid robots have come a long way from clunky and monotone machines.
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Humanoid robots have evolved from clunky, monotone machines to sophisticated models that can hold conversations, perform rudimentary dancing, and mimic human facial expressions with unsettling accuracy. The technology now allows these robots to fake emotions, blurring the line between comfort and creepiness. As their expressive capabilities improve, the distinction between genuine interaction and artificial mimicry continues to shrink.
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