Researchers new robot is an anthropomorphic facial robot.
This is not their first robot.
A previous iteration of the bot was dubbed Eva.
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However, researchers say that Emo is notably more advanced than Eva.
The algorithm then communicates to the robots hardware what facial configuration to emulate in real-time, researchers say.
Actually getting the robot to make a facial expression is a different story.
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The robots various facial configurations are powered by 26 different motors and 26 actuators.
Three motors control the robots neck movements.
The actuators, meanwhile, allow for the creation of more unsymmetrical expressions.
Screenshot: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Emo also comes equipped with interchangeable silicone skin that is attached to the robots face using 30 magnets.
The robot also has eyes, which are equipped with high-resolution RGB cameras.
These cameras allow Emo to see his conversation participant and thus emulate their facial expression.
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