The Touchy Task of Making Robots Seem Human

The Touchy Task of Making Robots Seem Human—But Not Too Human

On the anthropomorphic spectrum, is there a sweet spot for robotic assistants? The post The Touchy Task of Making Robots Seem Human—But Not Too Human appeared first on WIRED.

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