Is consciousness programmable? Do robots feel? Would Kubrick have approved of
Spielberg's handling of
AI? While you wrap your mind around those conundrums, set aside a bit of free grey matter to soak in another
Qbo milestone. When last we left the little bot, it was just coming to terms with its place in the grand scheme of things and
recognizing its reflection. Since, robotic hangers-on and the geeks that love'em have been pelting The Corpora (the brains behind the operation) with questions pertaining to the self-awareness of this artificially intelligent machine. The outfit's reply? A Qbo meet-cute with a "female" member of the automated species that highlights the droid's understanding of individuality. It's a far cry from a
Lady and the Tramp-style nose nuzzle, but these bots don't have to touch -- a random series of nasal flashes serve to indicate their distinctiveness and, once that's done, polite flirtation ensues. Don't believe us? You can see the sparks of android love for yourself in the video after the break.
Continue reading How I Met Your Robot Mother: a Qbo 'First' (video)
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