Speecys SPC-101C laughs, can never feel
We spotted the SPC-101C face-recognizing bot from Speecys a couple weeks ago, but what we didn't know is that under that cold hard exterior is the ability to emulate joy with cold hard precision. Check out the video after the break. We've included video of a laughing Elmo as well for creep-o comparison -- we don't think SPC-101C even comes close, but you're always entitled to your own opinion.
[Thanks, Robert O]
[Thanks, Robert O]



















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kennyb123 @ Sep 13th 2007 11:43AM
The Elmo video was disturbing. I loved it.
oshean @ Sep 13th 2007 11:48AM
Not only can it laugh, Speecys can ROFLMAO.
strider_mt2k @ Sep 13th 2007 1:50PM
The funny part for me was when that crazy guy bitched about it in the comments.
Bob @ Sep 13th 2007 11:50AM
Whats with the Elmo video ????
What comparison was the author trying to suggest ?
I don't see the fun in burning a children's toy .
Usually the columns are fun + knowledgeble + informative .
that video was none of the above
Baby-G @ Sep 13th 2007 11:58AM
Well the funny part for me on the elmo video would be the fact that he keeps the same facial expression while hes being covered in a carpet of flames...... hes practicly smiling.
IE- who would smile whilst being burnt alive?
Paul @ Sep 13th 2007 2:45PM
Well, the funny part for me was.....YOU'RE STUPID!!
BoneJob @ Sep 13th 2007 12:11PM
Hand .... salute!
Rock Robertson (DJrock3k) @ Sep 14th 2007 6:22PM
Saw this 2 weeks ago at the World Science fiction Convention in Yokohama.
Didn't do all that well of a job picking out my face but walked better than that Chorino I saw there.
Typhoid Mary @ Sep 13th 2007 1:04PM
If it can't hug me when I'm down then its a deal breaker.
fuma @ Sep 13th 2007 1:20PM
my girfriend wants to know if his arms vibrate?
NHAnimator @ Sep 13th 2007 1:24PM
Does this guy get his morning fix from the Internet-enabled coffee maker?
MikeG @ Sep 18th 2007 5:36PM
Looks like a LoveBot in the making to me
Chird @ Sep 13th 2007 3:30PM
Elmo video = further proof that Terminator was actually a documentary
macman @ Sep 13th 2007 3:53PM
Is he house trained, or dose he leave little batteries laying around?
toronado455 @ Sep 13th 2007 4:21PM
The Elmo video is like the movie "AI".
easty @ Sep 13th 2007 8:00PM
many years following the extermination of humans, the robots will open a historical museum and show that 2nd video and how were used to burn their babies..
Lurch @ Sep 14th 2007 9:33AM
:-D
Ess2s2 @ Sep 15th 2007 10:37PM
I've seen that Elmo video before, and it continues to live in my nightmares.
Thanks Engadget, thanks a heap.