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Really Uncanny Valley



気になったオブジェ3
Originally uploaded by neko_mania_r.

Titled "Worried Object 3" in the original language, this smiling (?) artificial face gives us a glimpse into our possible robotic future as researchers and artists combine their talents to cross the border into the Uncanny Valley.


Posted by Lem on May 18, 2008 | Permalink | Email this post

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