The uncanny valley: Or “That frakkin’ toaster is freaking me out!” (10-minute talk)
Why are some robots perceived as being cute while others are just plain freaky? This is a (mostly) irreverent exploration of recent robots and an introduction to the uncanny valley hypothesis.
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The Uncanny Valley - UX Australia
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