Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...
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Media professionals’ secret weapon: preparation that feels spontaneous Let’s be honest — there’s nothing quite as awkward as watching someone read confidence off a page. You’ve seen it before: the ...
Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot. “Luca, ...