Squandering bits since 2003

Toshiba builds really human robot

Kenji is entirely like and actual human (except that he only uses cat and dog noises to communicate):

“Despite our initial enthusiasm, it has become clear that Kenji’s impulses and behavior are not entirely rational or genuine,” conceded Dr. Takahashi.

Robot Programmed to Love Goes too Far

[clarification: the original article is a fake]

March 12, 2009   Filed under: clippings, technology