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#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT

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Emotional Connections and Pricing Strategies in Robotics

This chapter explores the deep emotional connections formed with robotic pets, particularly the original Aibo robot dog from the 1990s. It examines the evolution of Aibo, discussing new features and subscription services while questioning the implications of pricing based on emotional attachment.

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