The 'uncanny valley' and why robots like Terminator are so terrifying

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The 'uncanny valley' and why robots like Terminator are so terrifying
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Scientists led by the University of Cambridge showed 21 people robots ranging from 'mechanoids' like R2D2 in Star Wars to 'artificial humans' very similar to us, like the Terminator.

When it comes to cyborgs, robots, and AI powered digital helpers the creepiest ones are those which look most like us.

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