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Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command)
Humanoid robots have improved emotional mimicry to the point of being able to cry during an emotional conversation.
- Humanoid robots have improved emotional mimicry to the point of being able to cry during an emotional conversation.
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- Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command)
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