New Scientist is reporting on a study into how young children interact with robots. The researchers found children will treat a cute little robot as a peer if it interacts with them in a somewhat human like fashion.
The following video shows the kids hugging, patting, and taking care of their robot play mate.
How cute!
But, what about when the kids grow up? What becomes of the robot?
I'd like to think that it will grow up into the Robin Williams character from Bicentennial Man.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Robo Toddler
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You are talking about J Winston Howard again, perhaps?
Are you suggesting that our great leader is a robot?
I wasn't aware that Karl Stefanovic has hired a new wardrobe lady!
(I have to use some Get This gear while they are still on air! Bloody peanuts at Triple M!)
Hey Mark, Erk - are you guys 'Get This' fans?
Never heard of Get This. What is it?
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