
Will your humanoid robot compliment you? And the end of 23andMe?
The Times Tech Podcast
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Designing Humanoids: Playfulness Meets Technology
This chapter examines the cultural and emotional factors shaping humanoid robot design, linking childhood nostalgia with engineering challenges. It highlights the balance between traditional male perspectives in robotics and innovative, approachable designs that promote social acceptance, while speculating on the future and personalities of these machines.
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