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Humanoid robot springs to life in 'dystopian' viral video: 'Straight out of science fiction'


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It's alive! An eerily realistic humanoid robot — purported to be the "world's first bipedal, musculoskeletal android" — twitched to life in a viral clip, which viewers have slammed as "dystopian" and "terrifying.

The article discusses a viral video featuring a humanoid robot named Ameca, created by Engineered Arts, which has captured widespread attention for its lifelike movements and expressions. The video, set in a dystopian scene reminiscent of science fiction, showcases Ameca's advanced capabilities, including realistic facial expressions and the ability to interact with its environment. This demonstration has sparked both awe and concern among viewers, highlighting the rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. The robot's eerie realism and the setting of the video evoke discussions about the future implications of such technology, including ethical considerations and the potential roles robots might play in society.

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