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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Carla St. Louis

People Will Feel Sorry For Robots That Make Pitiful Noises, Researcher Finds

Visitors look at Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus at its exhibition booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 5, 2024. (Credit: STR/AFP via Getty Images)

A researcher is set to unveil research that finds humans can feel pity for robots if they exhibit distress signals, like sad sounds or trembling motions.

Marieke Wieringa conducted a series of experiments at Radboud University that studied how people respond to violence against robots.

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