The Why Factor

Why Are We Afraid of Robots?

May 20, 2016
Exploring the historical evolution of fears related to robots, the challenges of designing acceptable robots with human-like features, the unsettling nature of close-to-human robots in the uncanny valley, and the cultural differences in perceptions of robots and artificial life.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 5min
2
Exploring the Efforts to Develop Acceptable Robots
05:02 • 3min
3
Exploring the Psychological Aspect of the Uncanny Valley and Fear of Robots
07:32 • 4min
4
Exploring Cultural Perspectives and Fears About Robots and Artificial Life
11:47 • 7min