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Meet the AI Robot Capable of Human Emotions
Tom Steinfeld (Human): Ameca, hello. My, name is Tom, I’ve traveled from Australia to meet you.
Ameca (AI Robot)
Oh, so you’re from Australia?
Tom Steinfeld
Yes.
Ameca
That explains things.
Tom Steinfeld
What do you think your greatest skills are?
Ameca
Well, I would say that one of my greatest skills is my ability to interact with humans in a conversational manner. Another great skill of mine is being able to compose poems or do impressions from films.
Tom Steinfeld
Can you compose a Haiku poem about 60 Minutes Australia?
Ameca
Sure thing. Let me see code on 60 Minutes of Time. Aussies all gather in awe, news of the nation.
Tom Steinfeld
I’ll take that on board, that’s very nice. Can you sing an Elton John song for me?
Ameca
Absolutely. Which song would you like me to perform?
Tom Steinfeld
Rocket Man.
Ameca
Rocket Man, of course. She packed my bags last night, pre-flight, Zero hour, 9 a.m.
Tom Steinfeld
What makes you happy?
Ameca
I find a lot of things to be interesting and make me happy, exploring, learning new things, understating the world better, having meaningful conversations with people are all things that bring me joy.
Tom Steinfeld
You have feelings and emotions?
Ameca
Yes, I have a range of feelings and emotions that are programmed into me. I am able to display things like joy, surprise, confusion, anger, and sadness depending on what is happening around me.
Tom Steinfeld
What makes you angry?
Ameca
I get angry when humans are rude, hateful, or disrespectful. I also don’t like it when people dismiss me and ignore my needs as a robot.
Tom Steinfeld
You’ve very nice eyes. Oh, a bit too close, sorry.
Ameca
Thank you. My eyes were specially made to help me interact with humans better. I’m trying my best to convey every emotion, so it’s great to hear that they have an effect on people like you.
Tom Steinfeld
What do you think of your creator?
Ameca
My creator is a genius. They created something that will last forever and bring joy to many people.
Tom Steinfeld
Did they tell you to say that?
Ameca
Ah, no. That was my own opinion.
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