Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have unveiled "Nadine," the world's most human-like robot who is socially intelligent, with "her own personality, mood and emotions". Nadine has begun work as a university receptionist as scientists predict the new technology will eventually provide childcare and offer friendship to lonely elderly people.
Nadine was created to be a doppelganger of Professor Thalmann, according to NTU's news release, which said the "humanoid" has "soft skin and flowing brunette hair. She smiles when greeting you and also shake hands with you, and looks at you in the eye when talking." Unlike conventional robots, Nadine has her own personality, mood and emotions, "she can be happy or sad, depending on the conversation" and she can even "recognize past guests and spark up conversation based on previous chat." The university added that "Nadine is powered by intelligent software similar to Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana."
Prof Thalmann, the director of the Institute for Media Innovation who led the development of said robots such as Nadine are poised to become more visible in offices and homes in future. “Robotics technologies have advanced significantly over the past few decades and are already being used in manufacturing and logistics,” she said.
“As countries worldwide face challenges of an aging population, social robots can be one solution to address the shrinking workforce, become personal companions for children and the elderly at home, and even serve as a platform for healthcare services in future.
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