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The Ethics of Humanoid Robot Design
31:13 - 37:59 (06:46)
This episode discusses the dilemma of designing robots that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, without crossing the "uncanny valley" and potentially causing discomfort in humans. Real-world implications such as the cost-benefit analysis of using humanoid robots in workplace settings are also explored.
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The concept of the Uncanny Valley in robotics refers to the discomfort humans experience when a robot looks almost, but not quite, like a human.
31:13 - 34:29 (03:16)
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The concept of the Uncanny Valley in robotics refers to the discomfort humans experience when a robot looks almost, but not quite, like a human. This has real-world implications for businesses and highlights the importance of designing robots with careful consideration of their appearance and movement.
ChapterThe Ethics of Humanoid Robot Design
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Casper, a robot created to help children with autism learn to read facial emotions, has an important purpose but is creepy in appearance which may defeat its purpose.
34:29 - 35:56 (01:27)
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Casper, a robot created to help children with autism learn to read facial emotions, has an important purpose but is creepy in appearance which may defeat its purpose.
ChapterThe Ethics of Humanoid Robot Design
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Hollywood has a history of getting creepy CGI characters wrong, but some influential stakeholders are interested in overcoming the Uncanny Valley.
35:56 - 37:59 (02:03)
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Hollywood has a history of getting creepy CGI characters wrong, but some influential stakeholders are interested in overcoming the Uncanny Valley. This could potentially be a gamechanger for the film industry.