Meet Ameca: The Extraordinary Multilingual Poet and Sketch Artist of the Robot World

Ameca, a humanoid robot, can speak multiple languages, compose poems, and sketch on demand.

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ICRA, known as the 'Olympics of the robot world,' hosts student teams in challenges like robot cooking and autonomous driving contests.

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Scientists and industry leaders express concerns about AI risks and emphasize the need for prioritizing mitigation.

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Engineered Arts developed Ameca to detect sounds, recognize speech, generate responses in various languages, and mimic human facial expressions.

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Engineered Arts designed Ameca as a platform to develop future robotics technologies using the Tritium robot operating system.

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Ameca emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding AI risks and its potential positive impacts when used responsibly.

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The ICRA exhibition showcased robotic devices like packs of robotic dogs, android sentries, and an award-winning avatar system from the University of Bonn.

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The discussion on AI perils prompts action to address risks and prioritize global efforts to mitigate harm.

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