The wonders of Nadine
The new receptionist at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University is friendly, greets you back and even remembers your name and previous conversations when you meet her again. The only unusual thing about her? She's a robot. Nadine looks, and acts, just like a human receptionist would and unlike many conventional robots exhibits personality, moods and emotions.
It's also humanoid; with long dark hair, Nadine looks just like a normal receptionist, only slightly less human.
Named after its creator, Professor Nadia Thalmann, Nadine is powered by software similar to Apple's Siri, meaning it can act as a personal assistant or companion.
"Nadine is somewhat like a real companion that is always with you and is conscious of what is happening," Thalmann said.
But researchers hope for wider application. "Robotics technologies have advanced significantly over the past few decades and are already being used in manufacturing and logistics," she said.
Robots like Nadine could also be used to "address the shrinking workforce, become personal companions for children and the elderly and even serve as a platform for healthcare services," Thalmann said.
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