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How Robots Learn to Talk to Us: The Human Side of Tech

Friday, November 7, 2025
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Robots are becoming more social, but they still struggle to keep us interested.

Where Are They Used?

  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • For fun

Why Do They Fail?

Making robots socially smart is tricky. It's not just about programming emotions.

Real Social Skills Involve:

  • Goals
  • Different roles
  • Various self-presentations
  • Cultural influences

The Role of AI

New AI technologies are changing how robots interact, but big challenges remain.

The Solution?

To make robots truly social, we need to:

  1. Understand human psychology better
  2. Combine robotics with psychological research

By doing this, we can create robots that are:

  • More engaging
  • Better at learning human behavior

Robots Are About People

When designed with a deep understanding of human psychology, robots can:

  • Interact better
  • Help science learn more about human behavior

The Future of Social Robots

The future depends on:

  • Understanding human psychology
  • Collaboration between tech experts and psychologists

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