Intelligent robots with human features were Waic's main highlight (International Artificial Intelligence Conference). The event, held last week in Shanghai, that China, presented the Origin F-1, model manufactured by the company AheadForm. The product has ultra-realistic female features and its distinguishing feature is the ability to hold conversations through software equipped with AI. (artificial intelligence).
Presented in bust only (armless, torso or legs), the robot was developed with “first” silicone expressing reactions through mouth and eye movements. During the demo, the model trembled subtly and blinked slowly, imitating the human gaze. The event also presented other models of humanoid robots capable of interacting with the public, gathering approximately 100 robots of different categories.
Nonetheless, the Origin F-1 caught attention mainly due to the realism of the silicone skin, which made his appearance quite convincing. Despite the interest aroused, robots with human features are not the main objective of the global robotics industry, inclusive na China. Most existing humanoids have a simple and less realistic look., since the focus is on performing tasks in work environments, reducing costs and prioritizing functionality.
Distrust is still a challenge
Despite the highlight during the fair, Robots with human features still have some disadvantages in terms of public acceptance. The great resemblance to people can cause strangeness and even distrust among consumers. In his talk at Waic, the senior brand director at XPeng, Daniel Wu, stated that this was also one of the conclusions of the team responsible for developing Iron.
The company's robot gained prominence last year for its fluid and natural movement, similar to that of a human being. But, in the case of the Origin F-1, the novelty features some details that resemble animation characters, such as subtle facial features and larger eyes. These characteristics contribute to increasing public acceptance, being a strategy to make the robot more “friendly”. Beyond humanoids, AheadForm also develops elf-inspired templates, creatures from Norse mythology.
