Exploring The Uncanny Valley
They look human. They even act human. But something’s not quite right. The Uncanny Valley is a term used to describe the feeling of revulsion caused when a human being encounters a robot that seems...
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10 Creepy Examples of the Uncanny Valley
Originally coined by Masahiro Mori in 1970, the term “uncanny valley” describes our strange revulsion toward things that appear nearly human, but not quite right. This revulsion usually involves...
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Uncanny: This 19th Century Automaton Will Give You Nightmares
The uncanny valley can be a terrifying place – a place of strange dolls, unsettling computer animation, and people who just look off. But how deep does the valley go? I think I may have found the...
View ArticleNadine, the Social Robot That Remembers You
Meet Nadine, a social robot designed by Professor Nadia Thalmann of Nanyang Technological University. This robot, made to look somewhat like her creator, has her own personality. She can greet you,...
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