Today's new inhabitant of the uncanny valley comes from French researchers, and takes the form of a cat-like robot. The Cheetahcub imitates the cat's gait and biology:
And it works pretty well, even down to a power cord imitating a leash:
We can joke about the many cat habits this bot fails to mimic, such as sleeping in sunlight, racing after phantoms, or using humans as sleeping cushions. But all of that humor just protects us from the disturbing thoughts of a furry kitten blended with steely robot.
(via Slashdot)
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