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His paper is available for download from the workshop website. Androids and other robots are different in the way they are evaluated -- because androids are expected to resemble humans as much as possible. There are a number of unique research challenges that need to be addressed for building better androids. And one could say that many of these challenges are related to the issue of anthropomorphism.
Again, what's particularly interesting is the mutually benefitting relationship of android engineering and cognitive science -- because androids could help advance cognitive science research, which will perhaps help build better androids. related website: |
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Uncanny Valley, here we go?
Forgive me my not-very-attentive reading, you mentioned it already above. I wonder where man's (or just the technologist's) apparent need to replace himself is coming from, though. Do we want her to sit on the information counter or do we just want to know if it's feasible? At least it's not gonna happen as long as the cheapest human worker is still cheaper than the cheapest robot.
thanks for the link etc., Sascha. I really wanna see/touch the real android. Ishiguro-sensei's working on skin sensors too, I think.
Skin sensors?
Are they looking to make android servants "willing" to perform acts and services that people find dehumanizing? Or that the client finds embarassing?
In the realm of the senses, indeed.
As for: "I will not need to come here again...I will send my android instead," I would love for the conference organizers to say: "You know what, if it's really such a hassle for you, just don't come back. It's OK."
can my face/body be the model used for the mass production? i really think it should look just like me...ha haaa...yeah, talk about surplus inventory sale. seriously, janet jackson android. i pay big money.
I wonder if androids might find a niche between videoconferencing and physical presence. The cost would be an issue and if the answer is mass production, who'd be THE model???
Excellent point! Or would companies bring out a personalisation sheme in whihc people can choose hair, eye and skin colour? You could create your dream partner!