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Watch: Disney Unveils AI-Powered Olaf Robot, Brings Frozen Snowman To Life
The robotic Olaf is scheduled to debut at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland in early 2026.
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Broken AI Robot Teaches One Last Word To Six-Year-Old Chinese Girl In Emotional Farewell
The robot reassured the girl that it would watch over her as "one of countless stars in the universe" before its screen faded.
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Who Gives Elon Musk "Emotional Support"? Hint: It's Not A Robot
Elon Musk's four-year-old son, Lil X, often accompanies him during important events, earning the title of "emotional support human."
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Apple’s ELEGNT AI Framework Can Help Non-Humanoid Robots Convey Intent Via Movement
Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that will allow non-humanoid robots to express their intentions and engage with humans. Dubbed ELEGNT, the framework focuses on non-verbal communication via movements, postures, and gestures. Alongside focusing on task completion, the framework specialises in allowing rob...
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Robots Might Be Able To Sense Human Feelings Just By Touching Skin, Scientists Claim
Traditional emotion-detection technologies such as facial recognition and speech analysis, are often prone to error.
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The Wild Robot Review: The Animated Film Is As Good As Any We Have Seen For A Long Time
The Wild Robot Review: The film is all heart and all flair as it weaves a rich tapestry of colours, emotions and dramatic situations into a simple yet evocative story.
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"They Have Great Chemistry": AI Robots' Romantic Chats Move Internet
The remarkable expressions displayed by the bots result from 32 actuators, 27 of which are dedicated to facial control, allowing them to convey emotions ranging from excitement to disgust.
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Kim Kardashian Fears She's Becoming "Full Robot" With "No Emotion" After Paris Robbery
Ms Kardashian was tied up at gunpoint in Paris and robbed of jewellery worth $10 million at the No Address Hotel during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
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China's AI-Powered Sex Dolls Set To Revolutionise Intimacy: Report
Chinese scientists and engineers are integrating ChatGPT-like technology into sex robots to develop interactive, AI-powered companions, addressing both technical hurdles and ethical considerations.
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Watch: Disney Unveils AI-Powered Olaf Robot, Brings Frozen Snowman To Life
The robotic Olaf is scheduled to debut at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland in early 2026.
-
Broken AI Robot Teaches One Last Word To Six-Year-Old Chinese Girl In Emotional Farewell
The robot reassured the girl that it would watch over her as "one of countless stars in the universe" before its screen faded.
-
Who Gives Elon Musk "Emotional Support"? Hint: It's Not A Robot
Elon Musk's four-year-old son, Lil X, often accompanies him during important events, earning the title of "emotional support human."
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Apple’s ELEGNT AI Framework Can Help Non-Humanoid Robots Convey Intent Via Movement
Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that will allow non-humanoid robots to express their intentions and engage with humans. Dubbed ELEGNT, the framework focuses on non-verbal communication via movements, postures, and gestures. Alongside focusing on task completion, the framework specialises in allowing rob...
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Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say
According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...
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Robots Might Be Able To Sense Human Feelings Just By Touching Skin, Scientists Claim
Traditional emotion-detection technologies such as facial recognition and speech analysis, are often prone to error.
-
The Wild Robot Review: The Animated Film Is As Good As Any We Have Seen For A Long Time
The Wild Robot Review: The film is all heart and all flair as it weaves a rich tapestry of colours, emotions and dramatic situations into a simple yet evocative story.
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"They Have Great Chemistry": AI Robots' Romantic Chats Move Internet
The remarkable expressions displayed by the bots result from 32 actuators, 27 of which are dedicated to facial control, allowing them to convey emotions ranging from excitement to disgust.
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Kim Kardashian Fears She's Becoming "Full Robot" With "No Emotion" After Paris Robbery
Ms Kardashian was tied up at gunpoint in Paris and robbed of jewellery worth $10 million at the No Address Hotel during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
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China's AI-Powered Sex Dolls Set To Revolutionise Intimacy: Report
Chinese scientists and engineers are integrating ChatGPT-like technology into sex robots to develop interactive, AI-powered companions, addressing both technical hurdles and ethical considerations.
