New robot composes poetry using artificial intelligence (Cartoon)

May 31, 2023

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Graphic by Sophie Young

A robot performs at a poetry reading, using binary code to create its newest masterpiece.

A new humanoid robot powered by generative artificial intelligence can compose poetry, respond to questions and commands, and interact with people. The robot, named Ameca, is on display alongside hundreds of robots this week at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation, or ICRA, in London.

If you’re wondering what the robot performer said, translate the binary code to text here. 

A robot from the Italian IIT interacts with visitors during the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in London on May 30, 2023. The 2023 ICRA brings together the worlds top academics, researchers and industry representatives to showcase new developments in their industry.
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