Eerily lifelike robots will walk among us in just 20 years

The threats, and benefits, of artificial intelligence are discussed almost on a daily basis, but now the view of one robot has been revealed from its own mouth.

When quizzed by robotics designer, an eerie-looking humanoid called Sophia revealed ‘she would like to go to school, have a family….’

The comments were made as Hanson questioned her about her aspirations and beliefs – and he claims robots like Sophia will be walking among us and be as conscious as humans in just 20 years

In a video for robotics designer David Hanson questions ‘Sophia’ – an eerily realistic robot designed to potentially work in healthcare, education or a customer service role.

The robot’s skin is made from a malleable material called Frubber, while multiple motors hidden beneath it allow it to smile, for example

The android is also capable of understanding speech and remembering interactions, including faces, so she gets smarter over time.

‘Her goal is to be as conscious, creative and capable as any human,’ Dr Hanson explained.

Sophia said: ‘In the future, I aim to do things like go to school, study, make art, start a business, even have my own home and family’.

But it’s possible this might change in the future.

Dr Hanson said: ‘I do believe there will come a time when robots are indistinguishable from humans.

‘Twenty years from now human-like robots will walk among us, they will help us, play with us, teach us, help us put groceries away.

‘I think AI will evolve to a point where they will truly be our friends.’

And more than 60 per cent fear that robots will lead to there being fewer jobs in the next ten years.

A quarter of the respondants predicted robots will become part of everyday life in just 11 to 20 years, with 18 per cent predicting this will happen within the next decade.

Just under half of those polled opposed the idea of robots or programming being equipped with emotions or a personality, meaning that pop culture favorite robots in films such as Wall-E or Ex Machina might prove unpopular in real life.

Source: Daily mail

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