Slashdot Mirror
Robot Can Read Human Body Language
An anonymous reader writes "European researchers have developed a new approach to artificial intelligence that could allow computers to respond to behavior as well as commands, reacting intelligently to the subtle nuances of human communication. It's no trivial feat – many humans struggle with the challenge on a day-to-day basis."
it's not the first robot to have picked up chicks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldY2s9fxuPs
Especially if they've fallen and can't get up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldY2s9fxuPs
Is it wrong? I mean, you'll probably find a disproportionate number of non-Christians on Slashdot versus America in general; also disproportionate number who insist upon the scientific method in determining the truth of some hypothesis; are all these things wrong?
That animals traditionally solve conflict by appearance; if that fails, by posturing; if that fails, by force doesn't mean that we need to express our grievances so primitively.
Also, you are in for a world of hurt if you think that body language is universal. Assuming that it is an appropriate fall-back when you don't speak a common language may be a sign that you're an American. Yes, body language is an interesting topic of anthropology, but it is not "something to rely on" - especially not under the romantic notion that it is uncontrollable.