It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.
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Researchers use music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...
Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots.
Well, that song’s reign of cultural awkwardness is officially over. We have a new Christmas classic guaranteed to give you night terrors. Here’s the short explanation: Some researchers at the ...
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Robot swarms turn music into moving light paintings
A system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo lets people collaborate with groups of robots to create works of art inspired by music. The new technology features multiple wheeled ...
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