Chapter
The Human Likeness Scale in Animation and Robots
10:11 - 14:48 (04:36)
The Human Likeness Scale is used to categorize characters and robots based on their resemblance to humans. Little stuffed animals and C3PO are examples of characters that fall into different spots on the scale.
Clips
This episode explores the concept of the eerie valley and how it describes our response to robots that look almost human but not quite right, creating an unsettling feeling.
10:11 - 11:08 (00:57)
Summary
This episode explores the concept of the eerie valley and how it describes our response to robots that look almost human but not quite right, creating an unsettling feeling.
ChapterThe Human Likeness Scale in Animation and Robots
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker introduces the concept of the human likeness scale and uses C3PO as an example of a character that is becoming more human-like and creating affinity with the audience.
11:08 - 12:31 (01:22)
Summary
The speaker introduces the concept of the human likeness scale and uses C3PO as an example of a character that is becoming more human-like and creating affinity with the audience.
ChapterThe Human Likeness Scale in Animation and Robots
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mori's theory of the Uncanny Valley refers to how we perceive objects that resemble humans but have exaggerated features like Pixar characters or lifelike androids, and how corpses are the bottom of the valley.
12:31 - 14:48 (02:16)
Summary
Mori's theory of the Uncanny Valley refers to how we perceive objects that resemble humans but have exaggerated features like Pixar characters or lifelike androids, and how corpses are the bottom of the valley. Something moving in the valley is even creepier as it drops from the pleasant slope.