Unlike all of those videos of Boston Dynamics robots that look like something out of Terminator, Disney researchers are designing robots with the cute mannerisms and emotive capabilities of WALL-E.
It’s not just about getting a robot to walk.
“At Disney…our robots may have to strut, prance, sneak, trot, or meander to convey the emotion that we need them to.” said Disney research scientist Morgan Pope
Check out the video in the article. The robot is genuinely cute.
@carnage4life Human psychology is an important factor to consider when developing AI and robots, especially if they are intended to interact with humans in various settings. Creating something cute and not something akin to a sci-fi killer robot is important!
