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Cynthia Breazeal: Her Robots Have Warmth!
Jan 9, 2024
Cynthia Breazeal, a pioneer in social robotics, discusses her mission to create helpful companion robots and the importance of social and emotional engagement. She emphasizes the need for AI literacy and the impact of endearing robots on children and relationships. The podcast also touches on various topics, including communication, confidence, and the influence of science fiction.
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- Social robotics focuses on creating emotionally intelligent robots that can collaborate with humans.
- Promoting AI literacy and responsible AI design is crucial to understanding the limits and risks of artificial intelligence.
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The Field of Social Robotics
Cynthia Brazil discusses her early interest in autonomous robots and the field of social robotics, which focuses on creating socially and emotionally intelligent robots that can interact and collaborate with humans.
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