Robots that Make us More Human (via EvologyNow)

You don’t often hear things like this. Interesting find.

I think we’re all starting to feel a bit blase about technology that can  perform a human’s job, but the idea of technology that helps humans become better humans? Now that’s an interesting example of evology. Maja Mataric,  mother and computer scientist, has created a humanoid known as the Camera Bandit, which is intended to provide a “comfy” way for autistic children to gain social skills. The ‘bot is predictable, responds with easy-to-read fac … Read More

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