Summary
The article discusses research on how giving robots personalities could make them more relatable. It focuses on making robots with different traits, like being neurotic or anxious, instead of the usual cheerful and confident personalities.
Key Facts
- Science fiction often features robots with neurotic or anxious traits.
- Real-world robots are usually designed to be confident and cheerful.
- Researchers are exploring how robots with varied personalities could become more relatable.
- The study is part of a broader look into robot personality research.
- This topic is discussed in an episode of NPR's Short Wave podcast.
