Realbotix, an American technology company, has launched a revolutionary artificial intelligence robot called Aria. This robot has been designed to work as a companion, and it has remarkable capabilities in expressing emotions similar to human beings.
The main purpose of Aria is to build robots that would fusion with human life, helping to resolve the upcoming problem of loneliness among men. As Andrew Kiguel, the CEO of Realbotix, insists, robots must possess the ability to express real emotions and connect personally with their users.
Its design is more about Aria’s appearance. With the ability to walk realistically and make various facial expressions, it is so much lifelike. A video showing its animated facial features went viral, triggering various responses among viewers such as curiosity and fear. Amity, the main purpose of the robot was to make people converse meaningfully with him to bring life enrichment in their otherwise bland lives and enjoyment in the interaction.
With regards to social intelligence and freedom to customize features depending on personal preference, Realbotix and Aria ranked top of the list in their offerings. Most appealing about the robot is its lifelike appearance that is supposed to be an avenue to good companionship as well as intimacy. For enhancing the interactive capabilities of Aria, it was added RFID tags through which it can determine the prosthetic it uses and by so doing adjust its expression.
At a price of about Rs 1.5 crore, or $175,000, Aria is destined for creating quite a stir at the next Consumer Electronics Show, scheduled in Las Vegas in 2025, where it’s anticipated to reveal its advanced features and capabilities. According to Realbotix, with this piece of technology, people will think differently about social relationships with robots, seeing them as partners in fighting loneliness and improving personal companionships.