Human-like Robots Are Creepy. Here’s Why.

Have you ever come across a humanoid robot or computer-generated character that looked eerily human-like, but something about it just didn't feel quite right? That strange and unsettling feeling is known as the "uncanny valley."
In this video, we'll explore the concept of the uncanny valley and why it occurs. We'll delve into the history of the term and how it's been used in various fields, from robotics to film and video games.
We'll also discuss the potential implications of the uncanny valley, including its impact on the acceptance and use of humanoid robots and other artificial intelligence technologies.
With the rapid advancement of technology, it's becoming increasingly important to understand the psychological effects of human-like machines and virtual characters. Our goal with this video is to shed light on this fascinating and complex topic and inspire discussion and further exploration.
So, if you're interested in learning more about the uncanny valley and its implications, be sure to watch this thought-provoking video. And don't forget to like and subscribe for more content related to technology and psychology.
Keywords: uncanny valley, humanoid robots, artificial intelligence, computer-generated characters, film, video games, psychology, technology, robotics, acceptance, virtual characters, machine learning.
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Sources:
Tamari, T. (2017). Body Image and Prosthetic Aesthetics: Disability, Technology and Paralympic Culture. Body & Society, 23(2), 25-56. doi.org/10.1177/1357034X17697364
Sansoni, Stefania and Wodehouse, Andrew and McFadyen, Angus K. and Buis, Arjan (2015) The aesthetic appeal of prosthetic limbs and the Uncanny Valley : the role of personal characteristics in attraction. International Journal of Design, 9 (1). pp. 67-81. ISSN 1991-3761
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[@hilbillythegoat]

I really adore the playful, buoyant tone of the voice over -it adds to chill! The usual robotic-like voice over that we’re used to has become too familiar to be creepy😂. The colours and shadowsssss are so fitting ! I feel inspired to pay even more attention to the shadows and lighting of my future animations 🧐

[@piyushsarkarviid-0745]

Last scene touched my heart

[@Leto85]

04:44 'Uncanny Valley might be what horror's made of, but only when we allow it to be so.' Spot on! I think that everything in the uncanny valley lays in the uncanny valley because we haven't been exposed to it enough. Fear the unown is written all-over our DNA. And I think that this does not limit itself to Homo Sapiens only. My cat for example, is apart from myself the only living being in my house (apart from the hundreds of mices and spiders who probably live with us too, but I've only had a meet-and-greet with a handful of spiders so far). I am white. And yes, that is important for this story. When I got a repair man here once who happend to be a huge guy and who happened to be black, my poor sweet cat was nowhere to be found. Only when the man had finished his work here, my cat came from behind the couch. I gave him a hug and knowing myself I had probably told him 'it's okay' as well. Turned out, that every 'hooman' that does not look like me goes straight in the uncanny valley of this one special feline who happend to be my roommate. :) Would you call my cat racist? This question is only half a joke. I wonder what would happen if aliens who came in peace but look exactly like deepsea creatures from earth (huge eyes, large teeth, black skin) would think of this. Depending on their current state of gen manipulation technology it is not their fault they look like that. They're simply born that way.

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You guys are great at combining explanations and storytelling! Very unique and beautiful.

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this was so beautiful, the ending was so cute🥺

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This is more about looking at the uncanny valley from a different perspective than horror? Great video, tho! But I think the title should be something different

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THE UNCANNY VALLEY 🔥🔥 the team is so well in giving the feel chills

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Wow. This video is so good, the animation, the story that shifts perspective... This hits deep.

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[@benb3316]

The true "Uncanny Valley" goes back a bit longer. Kind of post Darwin era but early 1900s range. Someone Hypothesized (made a guess based on science) that maybe humanity had a cousin that preyed on us. "The Killer Ape" is what he called it, that there was a predator that preyed on humanity and was related to it. That isn't that crazy as many species have a common ancestor even predator and prey. This secondary species learned to live near us, perhaps among us and fed on us with itself being very isolated but somehow maintaining a social structure and ties. Its kind of the best explanation 99% human is scarier than 95% and it falls off rapidly into cute or animal, etc. Of course "Mainstream" science has rejected this. They've also pointed out humanity is "The killer ape" considering the extinction levels of the Holocene period. Still its neat and makes good fodder for stories. Imagine the "Fleshgeit" from modern Creepy pastas or the thing in the box from Creepshow. Bigfoot is rejected also although there are creatures that looked just like them recognized by science.

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this video ages like wine with AI developments in robotics being faster :P

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HIMYM easter egg detected 2:20 it's when marsall was showing to the group why capitan is soo creepy on the painting. From the left ted, barney, robin

[@jbear3478]

I heard a theory that it could be from when we lived with other humanoids. But we mated with them so we must have liked them a little bit 😂

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[@nightrider6155]

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I think it isn't about the past but the feature. AI and infiltrating terminators already cause the uncanny valley. We know in depth of our core nature better to be afraid of robots.

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What I got from this video: polar express characters are real people too

[@InmortalAngel1]

This AI thing is the perfect example

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I like

[@JohnnyEternal]

Whats the point of creating something that replicates humans but not treating it as such. They aren't getting the full experience, of course they come out that way.

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New fear unlocked - someday this great content getting deleted by the channel owner.

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I love you

[@MrCombatmedic00]

I’ve heard it’s because primitive humans learned to fearful of predators that could mimic or pass as human, and to be wary of these creatures that seemed like us but “off”.