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What makes robots feel alive? Human-robot interaction expert Sarah Sebo explains

As robots become more expressive and socially capable, the line between machines and living characters is starting to blur. From Disney’s lifelike Olaf robot (main image) to interactive droids inspired by Star Wars, recent developments highlight how fa…