Headlines today have read, “Kissing robot clears the way for human-robotic relations.”
THE relationship between humans and robots just got a little bit creepier. An artificial intelligence researcher in Singapore has developed a robot with a virtual mouth that can emulate and transmit a kiss – bringing an extra touch of intimacy to a long-distance relationship or even a video game. The “Kissinger” is the size and shape of a softball and has a pair of touch-sensitive lips that detect and copy how each partner delivers their kiss. Hooman Samani said as well as bridging the physical gap between real people it could also create a link with the virtual worlds to add a new dimension to gaming.
Where the Christ am I? Literally no reactions to this other than that I am very concerned.
If I were in a long-distance relationship, I would rather my boyfriend was going around kissing other girls, instead of making out with a robot. Let’s just say that if my boyfriend was making out with a robot, I’d be single.
How do you guys feel about this “kissing robot?”
