Emotibots is an exhibit at the Science Museum in London, in the museum's Antenna Gallery. The exhibit features robots with sensors that respond to human interaction. The main attractions include the Heart Robot and the Hexapod Robot. The first day of the two-day exhibit began on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Times Online: Do Robots Dream of a Good Cuddle? (July 29, 2008)
Heart Robot
The Heart Robot is a cross between a puppet and a robot. The Heart Robot responds to affection like a human would. If startled or scared, the robot's hands clench and its heart beat speeds up. The Heart Robot was created by scientists at the University of the West England in Bristol.The Sun: 'Emotional' Robot Is All Heart (July 29, 2008)
Hexapod Robot
The Hexapod Robot is a six-legged robot invented by Matt Denton. The robot was designed to react to the emotions of humans. It is equipped with a camera for an eye and a face recognition program. The technology of Denton's robot has been used in film and television projects including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.MicroMagicSystems: About
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Emotibots Exhibit date
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Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London
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Features the Heart Robot and the Hexapod Robot
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Robots on display respond to emotions of humans
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