Robots develop a softer side

摘要

Robots may soon be able to experience emotions in a human-like capacity, with advances in technology enabling them to scan features in their surrounding environment. Researchers at the University of Newcastle (UoN) have developed technology which allows robots to connect with human users based on shared emotional experiences. The robots can scan and interpret human features including colour and facial expression, and make judgements based on fractal dimension analysis. Project leader Aaron Wong said the technology was formed on the basis that sensory stimuli such as sight, sound, smell and touch, have known effects on human emotions and behaviour.