We’ve come a long way from dire predictions of AI taking over the human race and futuristic renderings of robots that look like CP3O has a baby with Rosie (the Jetsons’ robot maid).
Engineers crafted silicon skin that mimicked the texture of human skin; They are perfecting the subtleties of expression. They’ve even built autonomous interlocutors capable of learning and storing information based on their interactions with humans and other robots.
No, robots and AI haven’t taken over the world yet, but their brains are in our technology, and robot models can be so lifelike it’s frightening. Here’s a lifelike robot that will blow your mind.
Outside of the awful name, HRP-4C is a neat robot. Why? It can dance! In fact, it can full-on entertain, sing, and perform alongside humans. The robot’s full female body, however, is a little strange. Though engineers and artists have come a long way with facial expressions, they still haven’t mastered the art of fluid movement.
Listen, HRP-4C can dance, but if I want jazz hands, I’m not going to get jazz hands. And her arms seem strangely long. The more you look at HRP-4C, the freakier she gets, and the more you question whether or not an Austin Power’s fan made her emulate Fembots.
