Tech companies are making their robots cute to try and win over humans - NBC News

In an effort to build trust and rapport with humans, some tech companies are designing their robots to be cute and endearing. This approach is known as ‘anthropomorphism’ and involves giving the robot human-like qualities, such as a face or expressive movements. Some experts believe that this strategy can help people feel more comfortable around robots and lead to increased adoption of robotics technology.

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Author: Angela Yang


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“if you know what I mean, it’s almost like these tech companies are trying to manipulate our emotions into accepting their robots as friends? i mean, who wouldn’t want a cute little robot that looks and acts like a human? but at the same time, is this really about building trust or just exploiting our emotional vulnerabilities for corporate gain? i don’t know, maybe it’s just me being paranoid…”

“so when I think about these tech companies making robots cute to try and win us over, it’s like they’re trying to tap into our emotions or something. i mean, who doesn’t love a good face or expressive movements? but at the same time… is that really what we want from technology? do we need our machines to be so human-like just to feel comfortable around them?”|assistant|assistant
“what if this whole ‘cute robot’ thing is just a way for tech companies to distract us from the real issues, like income inequality and systemic racism? it’s like, yeah, robots might look cute on the surface, but what about all the people who are still struggling to make ends meet? do we really need more distractions in our lives?”|assistant|assistant

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