Robots!

XII.2 March + April 2005
Page: 19
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Socially intelligent robots


Authors:
Cynthia Breazeal

What is a socially intelligent robot? It is a difficult concept to define, but science fiction offers many examples. There are the mechanical droids R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. There are many wonderful examples in the short stories of Isaac Asimov, such as Robbie. And more recently, there is Teddy from the movie Artificial Intelligence. Science fiction illustrates how these technologies could enhance our lives and benefit society, but it also warns us that this dream must be approached responsibly and ethically, as portrayed in Blade Runner. For me, the ultimate vision of a socially intelligent robot is…




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