I tested a $125,000 robot with silicone flesh. Its jokes felt more human than anything else.
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Daniel T. Allen
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I tested a $125,000 humanoid robot. It couldn't read my emotions, but its jokes and sense of humor made it feel surprisingly human.
I tested a $125,000 robot with silicone flesh. Its jokes felt more human than anything else.
By
Daniel T. Allen
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