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Robot Babies: Cute or Creepy?
A discussion is underway about infant-like robots and whether their lifelike appearance makes them appealing or unsettling. Baby robots are used in research on child development and caregiving, and their realism often triggers strong reactions, including the so-called uncanny valley effect. Opinions online are split between finding the designs charming and finding them disturbing.
Why now: Debates over lifelike robots and the uncanny valley continue to draw public fascination and discomfort.
Evidence
- Robot Babies: Cute or Creepy? · IEEE Spectrum
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