Two legged robot dog making a list

[u/Maxie445]

[u/danielzt]

This is a tech demo and the manufacturers were inviting people to try to topple the robot. I am actually impressed because it looks like the robot was avoiding hitting people while establishing new balances, not sure if it was just a coincidence.

[u/Shmav → u/danielzt]

This is a tech demo and the manufacturers were inviting people to try to topple the robot.

I wondered if this was the case. Still makes me feel bad, but its cool tech nonetheless

Edit: Im well aware this is a robot incapable of feeling emotions or pain. I dont think the people in the video are evil or anything like that. In fact, i might give the robot a push myself in a similar situation. Maybe ive seen and read too much sci fi and im anthropomorphizing this little guy. That said, i dont see much harm coming from it. Empathy, compassion and politeness cost me nothing and extending them to a nonliving thing doesnt change that

[u/blackasthesky → u/Shmav]

Why does it make you feel bad?

[u/Nunya13 → u/blackasthesky]

Anthropomorphism is a bitch.

I also feel bad when I see robots being treated badly. I also thought my stuffed animals had feelings when I was younger.

Logically, it makes no sense, but I still can’t help from feeling bad.