iCub robot learning names of shapes and colours

Language learning robot - iCub in dialogue with a human teacher, learning the names of shapes and colours. See homepage of Dr Caroline Lyon, University of Hertfordshire, for more http://homepages.stca.herts.ac.uk/~co...

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[koniginator]

So you took the time and energy and creative process of creating a language-learning robot then named it like a damn Apple product? God I hate "i" terminology.

[andukr]

Damn, android you're scary.

[mrshankj]

It reminds me of astro boy.

[pikminstudios1 .]

I find this Robot really cute...

[Rutger Benfagre]

Sir, I am sorry to inform you, but it appears your child suffers from retardation.

[Charles Gervasi]

It's interesting people describe it as scary or creepy. This is an example of the uncanny valley - A robot that is somewhat human-like but obviously not a real human being triggers a natural revulsion normally associated with a dead human being. This causes people to perceive it as creepy.

[PresidentSomer]

Nothing short of amazing .

[Akoblenz]

ok seriously though, we couldn't make it less creepy?

[elchippe]

HA HA HA HA .