Learn how companion robots recognize emotional cues, express simulated emotion and empathy, why inference fails and whether current AI can actually feel.
Author: Héctor Bravo
Héctor Bravo is the founder and editor of Robot Companion AI. A long-time technology enthusiast with a particular interest in robots and artificial intelligence, he writes practical, sourced guides that help readers understand what companion robots can and cannot do before they buy.
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