Can machines be programmed to be our companions?

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Friendly Robots · 4:16 · Video: NOVA PBS Official · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the frontier of social robotics through the work of Cynthia Breazeal. This video introduces a selection of sociable, non-human robots designed for interaction.

The presentation features several of the favorite robotic companions developed by Cynthia Breazeal, who leads the Robotic Life Group at the MIT Media Lab. The footage showcases how engineers are building machines capable of social engagement.

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