The world's most sophisticated humanoid can grin with satisfaction or sneer in disdain. K-bot has 28 facial expressions and is able to mimic the entire array of human emotions. It was shown in public for the first time yesterday in a remarkable demonstration of cybernetic emotions. The robot's face is covered with a polymer developed with elasticity comparable to human skin. 'The human face has evolved over millions of years to convey information and even newborn babies are capable of perceiving emotion by looking at a face. This is the first robot to use that leading-edge technology.' K-bot's face was designed by analyzing the movements of the muscles that control the facial movements of humans. Scientists intend to further develop robots capable of expressing human emotions as an aid for teachers and doctors. This could become an extremely useful tool for medical therapies at some stage.
1. Has that man been to Australia five times?
Has that man been to Australia five times or four times?
That man has been to Australia five times, hasn't he?
Where has that man been five times?
Who has been to Australia five times?
2. Must you call your elderly parents every week?
Must you call your elderly parents every week or every day?
You must call your elderly parents every week, mustn't you?
How often must you call your elderly parents?
Who must call elderly parents every week?
3. Are there all modern conveniences in the cottage?
Are there all modern conveniences in the cottage or in the flat?
There are all modern conveniences in the cottage, aren't there?
Where are there all modern conveniences?
What is there in the cottage?
4. Did Steve phone Scotland Yard?
Did Steve phone Scotland Yard or his friend?
Steve phoned Scotland Yard, didn't he?
Who did Steve phone?
Who phoned Scotland Yard?
5. Have I been learning English all my life?
Have I been learning English all my life or for 4 months?
I have been learning English all my life, haven't I?
How long have I been learning English?
Who has been learning English all his life?
The robot's face is covered with a polymer developed with elasticity comparable to human skin. 'The human face has evolved over millions of years to convey information and even newborn babies are capable of perceiving emotion by looking at a face. This is the first robot to use that leading-edge technology.'
K-bot's face was designed by analyzing the movements of the muscles that control the facial movements of humans.
Scientists intend to further develop robots capable of expressing human emotions as an aid for teachers and doctors. This could become an extremely useful tool for medical therapies at some stage.