Crossing the Uncanny Valley: Breakthrough in technology for lifelike facial expressions in androids

Even highly realistic androids can cause unease when their facial expressions lack emotional consistency. Traditionally, a ‘patchwork method’ has been used for facial movements, but it comes with practical limitations. A team developed a new technology using ‘waveform movements’ to create real-time, complex expressions without unnatural transitions. This system reflects internal states, enhancing emotional communication between robots and humans, potentially making androids feel more humanlike.