David Hanson: Robots that "show emotion"

Dr. David Hanson discusses his work on developing character robots that can empathize with humans. He introduces various technologies, including frubber, which allows for realistic facial expressions. The goal is to achieve sentience and empathy in machines, with collaborations at UC San Diego enhancing facial recognition capabilities. Hanson Robotics has developed 20 robots, focusing on mass manufacturing and creating intuitive interfaces. Artistic projects, like the Android portrait of Philip K. Dick, showcase the potential of AI. The future involves friendly AI companions for children, evolving with advancements in artificial intelligence.

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