To begin teaching the robot, the researchers stuck Einstein in front of a mirror and instructed the robot to "body babble" by contorting its face into random positions. A video camera connected to facial recognition software gave the robot feedback: When it made a movement that resembled a "real" expression, it received a reward signal.
The Robotic Head of Albert Einstein Teaches Itself to Smile.
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damn, phyllis diller really needs to get her upper lip waxed.
That's essentially what I was also thinking, but with more wit :B
JOHN CONNOR HAS FAILED
SKYNET IS SELF AWARE
I believe the middle image is the the expression of "misconstruing a handshake as an act of aggression."
Well they could all be construed as such if you consider that I wasn't expecting anyone I normally meet to be armed anyway.
I feel like this one should have the "grim meathook future", if indirectly.
The Robotic Head of Albert Einstein Looks Like an Old Lesbian
Why is an old lady female robot with too many facelifts in Einstein drag?
If it hadn't gone missing (which is still amusing), I would have loved seeing the robotic Philip K. Dick having a conversation with this.