Tech companies are making their robots cute to try to win over humans

Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more ...
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Would These Cute Robots Win You Over?

Robot designers are increasingly making bots cuter so that they are more attractive for humans to interact with.

A new caretaker class? As robots go mainstream, there's a job they're creating instead of eliminating

AI-powered delivery robots from companies like Serve Robotics are replacing human drivers across the nation — but they can't ...

I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being

I got a supposedly lovable robot nuisance. Casio’s $429 Moflin promised me calm. I got a supposedly lovable robot nuisance.

People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

It's not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Friday was dress rehearsal day for four cute humanoid robots, each about 95 centimeters (3 feet) ...
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It’s Time to Ask the Uncomfortable Question: Is Robot Slavery Bad?

I am aware this title sounds like I’m trying to get yelled at.Good. That’s kind of the point. I need your attention.Because there’s an uncomfortable idea sitting right in front of us, and we keep circ ...

'Moflin had a really warm and fuzzy moment' – I spent a week with the robot pet that'll wriggle and squeak its way into your heart

How I learned to stop worrying and love the AI guinea pig ...