Would you kiss someone via robot messenger? Long-distance lovers hoping for a smooch can now transmit their passion through robotic lips.
Artificial intelligence researcher Hooman Samani has developed the kiss messenger, or Kissenger, to add a new dimension to those wistful Skype-dates with someone far away.
“The basic concept is that you have two robots, both outfitted with an artificial pair of lips,” explained Sebastian Anthony of ExtremeTech.
Kissenger system consists of a pair of robots to transfer kiss over distance. (Lovotics)”The lips are highly touch-sensitive, but can also be manipulated by motors inside the robot.”
To seal the deal, the partners must take out their Kissengers – small, pig-like robots with floppy ears and googly-eyes – and, well, lock lips with them.
The robots are equipped with soft silicon pads that transmit lip movements between partners.
The Lovotics website suggests the Kissenger may appeal to singles and those who want to smooch a virtual character. The robots can use artificial intelligence (AI) to transmit those kinds of kisses, too.
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What do you think of the Kissenger?
Do you think this is creative, or over the top? How could this affect technology in the future?
I think this could have a huge impact on those who have loved ones overseas. Let me know what you think!
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