TED: Silicon-based comedy | Heather Knight

The video explores the intersection of entertainment and robotics, focusing on creating expressive robots by drawing inspiration from the dramatic arts. The speaker introduces a robot named Data, designed to perform standup comedy and interact with audiences. The robot uses audience feedback to improve its performance, showcasing a novel approach to integrating technology with the arts. The presentation concludes with a discussion on the potential for future advancements in robot expression.

How does the robot learn about the quality of its jokes?

What was the audience's role in the robot's standup comedy performance?

What feedback mechanism is used during the robot's performance?