Why do we feel empathy for robots? The exhibit is not just about a robot dog, it is about what is coming next. Todo’s exhibit begs the question of what turns a bundle of computer parts into something people feel obligated to spare. People ultimately rated the high-extroversion personality as the most enjoyable to interact with, and the findings suggested that sprinkling in a bit of neuroticism make a hunk of metal feel more relatable. As we reflexively feel for robots, researchers have found that they mimic empathy right back to us.

Source: Taipei Times February 09, 2026 17:27 UTC