TED: Silicon-based comedy | Heather Knight

The video explores the intersection of entertainment and robotics, focusing on creating expressive robots by drawing inspiration from the dramatic arts. The speaker introduces a robot named Data, designed to perform standup comedy and interact with audiences. The robot uses audience feedback to improve its performance, showcasing a novel approach to integrating technology with the arts. The presentation concludes with a discussion on the potential for future advancements in robot expression.

What fields does the speaker believe are intersecting to create exciting innovations?

• Entertainment and Robotics

• Medicine and Robotics

• Education and Technology

• Finance and Arts

What is the speaker's new venture called?

• RoboArt

• Marilyn Monroe

• TechArt

• ArtTech

What is the name of the robot introduced by the speaker?

• Data

• RoboComedian

• JokeBot

• StarBot

How does the robot Data learn to improve its jokes?

• By analyzing social media trends

• Through audience feedback using paddles and microphones

• By watching other comedians

• Through pre-programmed algorithms

What tool does the audience use to provide feedback during the robot's performance?

• Tablets

• Red and green paddles

• Smartphones

• Laptops

What is the main theme of the robot Data's stand-up comedy routine?

• Everyday life humor

• Technology and innovation

• Cultural jokes

• Medical humor

What is the speaker's reaction to the live audience feedback for the robot's performance?

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Disappointment

• Gratitude and anticipation