RoboticsIEEE Spectrumabout 2 hours ago
What Amazon's Astro Taught Me About Giving Robots a Soul
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The lead UX Sound Designer for Amazon's Astro robot described the challenge of giving the robot a distinct character. The team was divided over whether Astro should be simply Alexa on wheels or a robot with its own personality. The robot used cameras and sensors to navigate, patrol, and transport items.
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