SNEAK PEEK
Getting robots to work smoothly alongside humans usually requires a skilled operator to make real-time decisions. But what if the robot could figure it out on its own? A cool project from Disney Research is tackling exactly that: autonomous human-robot interaction (HRI). They've developed a robot that learns by observing human operators, reacting to people's body language, and even displaying distinct moods. This moves beyond simple programmed responses toward robots that can genuinely engage, marking a significant step in autonomous systems.
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