The AI uses a complex system to predict two things: smooth, flowing movements (like waving) and specific actions (like saying “hello”). They gave it a trial run first on a computer, like a dress rehearsal, before bringing it out to meet real people with the actual robot. And the outcome? It was a hit—the robot chatted and mingled with folks almost as smoothly as when the expert was pulling the strings.
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