Video Link: Every Prototype to Make a Humanoid Robot

This team of designers and roboticist think they’ve figured out how to combat the uncanny valley. WIRED talked with Will Jackson, founder and CEO of Engineered Arts to understand how they design, prototype, and test their humanoid robots.

Discussion Questions:

1. Identify three key takeaways from the article. What did you find most interesting?
2. Explain the concept of the “uncanny valley” in your own words. How does this apply to robotics?
3. What are engineers doing to make robots seem more human? What are your personal thoughts about this pursuit?

Source: Wired.com, “www.cnet.com” January 22, 2022.