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March 6, 2013 ·
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"There are quite a number of studies that suggest that as long as people can clearly see that the robot is a machine, even if they project their feelings into it, then they feel comfortable," said Rolf Pfeifer of the University of Zurich.
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Can humans learn to trust robots ?
By T.K. RandallMarch 6, 2013 ·
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Image Credit: University of Zurich
A new robot called 'Roboy' is helping to highlight the psychological challenges in robot design.
While the creation of a humanoid robot is mostly seen as a technological challenge, developing a design that humans will feel comfortable having around and interacting with is as much of a consideration as its mechanical capabilities. Research has shown that people don't always appreciate the way that humanoid robots look so for Roboy roboticists used a minimalistic, friendly face to make it seem less of a threat."There are quite a number of studies that suggest that as long as people can clearly see that the robot is a machine, even if they project their feelings into it, then they feel comfortable," said Rolf Pfeifer of the University of Zurich.
A new robot unveiled this week highlights the psychological and technical challenges of designing a humanoid that people actually want to have around.
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