AI Robot Rat Blends Seamlessly with Real Rodents

Chinese researchers have developed an AI-powered robotic rat named Smuro, capable of interacting with real rodents by mimicking their body language and social cues. The robot, equipped with a camera and motor, can engage in real-time social interactions, capturing the attention of rats and altering their emotional states. This breakthrough in animal-robot interaction demonstrates the potential for future AI systems to engage in social learning and interaction with living beings, possibly paving the way for similar human-AI interactions.