Humanoid robots are edging closer to the uncanny valley, with warmth and face motion
GlenBradley · x · 2026-07-21
The post argues that AI ethics is lagging far behind AI capability and warns that this gap could become a serious problem.
In the quoted context, it points to a new generation of humanoid robots that are getting closer to human-like presence, with developers in China refining realistic skin, body warmth, facial movement, conversational ability, and even AI-augmented emotional or romantic companionship. The result may be a deeper plunge into the uncanny valley.
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