Cynthia Breazeal: The rise of personal robots

The video explores the evolution of social robots, starting with the speaker's childhood fascination with personal robots inspired by 'Star Wars'. It covers the development of Kismet, the first social robot, and Leonardo, highlighting their ability to interact socially. The video discusses how robots can push social buttons, their potential in communication, and their role in family bonding and health management. It concludes with the future of children's media, emphasizing blended-reality play to foster creativity.

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