Robotics : Introducing Ameca

What was the main use case for designing a humanoid robot like Ameca?

• For entertainment, communication, and interaction with people

• For underwater research

• For industrial manufacturing

• For space exploration

What is unique about Ameca's design according to the interview?

• It is designed to look exactly like a human

• It is designed to look like a robot and not exactly like a human

• It is designed to function without any artificial intelligence

• It is designed to be used only for space exploration

How does Ameca create human-like expressions?

• By mimicking animal expressions

• By designing mechanics around human animation

• By using a special type of plastic

• By using a complex algorithm without any mechanics

What kind of artificial intelligence is primarily used in Amica?

• Artificial intelligence for solving complex mathematical problems

• Artificial intelligence for playing chess

• Artificial intelligence revolving around the vision system

• Artificial intelligence for predicting weather

What was the internet's response to Ameca?

• It was largely ignored

• It became a sensation with 24 million views on one post

• It was criticized for being too human-like

• It was considered a failure

Why did the creators pull Ameca back from looking ultra-lifelike?

• Because they ran out of materials

• To avoid it looking sinister and to make it more positively received

• To make it easier to program

• To make it cheaper to produce

What are some of Ameca's capabilities demonstrated in the interview?

• Running and jumping

• Reacting to personal space and responding to voice commands

• Cooking and cleaning

• Predicting the future

Where do the creators see Ameca being used in the future?

• Only in scientific research

• In service robotics and interacting in human spaces

• In homes and for personal assistance

• Exclusively in military applications

What does working on Ameca represent for the developers?

• A fantastic technology to be a part of and a chance to spark people's imagination

• A step towards creating the ultimate gaming system

• A way to make quick profits

• A temporary project with no real future

What is the expected timeline before robots like Ameca are seen walking amongst us?

• In about 10 years

• In 50 years

• They are already among us

• In the next 2 years