About AIBO
Sony created this robotic dog children's toy to interact with kids.
AIBO
True or False: Robots can emulate emotions without experiencing them
True
Robots
Turkle believes technology will change our demands and expectations in our ________s.
Relationships
This age group is most likely to use robot companions due to loneliness and isolation.
The elderly
AIBO was created to act like this kind of animal.
A dog
At the reveal, AIBO lowered its head after pretending to urinate. People interpreted AIBO's expression as this emotion:
Shame or Embarassment
True or False: Turkle believes human relationships are always easier than relationships with robots.
False
Robots provide companionship without needing _____s.
Demands or expectations
Based on the title Alone Together, Turkle is most worried about robots making us feel like we have someone there for us when we are actually _____.
Alone
AIBO has what Turkle calls an "__ __" life, where it acts like it has needs, thoughts, and a personality.
(Hint: Two words. Name the term)
An "As If" Life
Much like actual dogs/pets, AIBO's owners often gave their AIBO a ____.
What do humans do when they disagree or feel uncomfortable, that robots aren't designed to do?
Reject us
Turkle asks if acting like a companion is enough, or if companions must actually ____.
Feel/Care
One of the biggest appeals of robot companions is that they are predictable and can be easily ______ed.
Controlled