by hitlab | Jun 29, 2015 | Human Robot Interaction
Can people form emotional connections with robots? Come and find out for yourself at the University of Canterbury Human Interface Technology Lab’s (HITLab) showcase at the Big Science Day, this Saturday. ‘Humanoids’ Kant, Aristotle and Socrates will dish out hugs,...
by hitlab | Jun 14, 2015 | Education, International
Research suggests little yellow minifigurines could help gauge emotions of children. Which Lego face do you most feel like? Photo / Supplied They’ve been a little yellow mainstay in play-pens for generations, but could Lego minifigures also soon have a place in...
by hitlab | Apr 5, 2015 | Education
Tiny robot tests conversation skills Christchurch’s Imagination Station has made use of a friendly fireman to try and ask for donations to keep the centre running. The all-singing, dancing, talking robot was designed by a Japanese Masters student Shogo...
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