This Humanoid Robot Learned to Speak by Watching YouTube

Scientists at Columbia Engineering have developed a humanoid robot that learns realistic lip-syncing by watching itself in a mirror and imitating human videos. Unlike traditional robots that use stiff, pre-programmed rules, this AI-driven face uses 26 motors to master the nuance of speech and song in several languages. Could this finally bridge the Uncanny Valley? Read more: https://www.iflscience.com/say-hello-to-emo-a-robot-thats-learnt-to-mimic-human-lip-movements-by-watching-youtube-and-gazing-in-the-mirror-82449 Credit: Columbia Engineering