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New humanoid robot built for companionship with 90% accuracy in recognizing emotions

HateEternal 1782926164 [Technology] 2 comments
interestingengineering.com
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martino85 1782926614
It’s impossible not to be impressed by how far this technology has come. A robot with this level of realism, capable of interpreting emotions, adapting to a person, and creating a kind of “presence” in daily life… just a few years ago, that was pure science fiction. And you can recognize the real value in it, especially for elderly people or those who are isolated. It’s not just a gadget, there’s actual usefulness there. But at the same time, there’s something unsettling about it. Little by little, we’re starting to accept replacing deeply human things with artificial versions that are “good enough.” Conversation, companionship, attention… these have always been built between people, with imperfections, conflicts, and surprises. Now there’s an alternative emerging that is predictable, tailored to the user, always available. And that’s where this strange feeling comes in: we’re creating machines that are increasingly human, while we risk becoming more distant from each other. Not because the technology itself is bad, but because it makes an easier path possible, one that’s more controlled and less emotionally demanding. I genuinely admire the technical progress. But I can’t help thinking that if the solution to loneliness is a robot that simulates empathy, then maybe the real problem isn’t being solved, just worked around.
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h--za1 1782926806
I get your point, but I think there’s another way to look at it. These technologies don’t always come in to replace human relationships, but to fill gaps where they already don’t exist. For many people, loneliness isn’t a choice, it’s a difficult reality to overcome. If something like this can offer even a bit of comfort, that’s still better than complete emptiness. Also, we’ve always had tools that changed how we connect with each other. The telephone, social media, instant messaging… all of them were, at some point, seen as “replacements” for human interaction. In the end, they didn’t eliminate relationships, they just transformed how they happen. Of course, there is a real risk of dependency and deeper isolation. But maybe the issue isn’t the technology itself, it’s how we choose to use it. A robot can be a form of support without necessarily taking the place of another person. At the end of the day, it might be less about replacing and more about complementing. It’s a thin line, but it matters.

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