What’s new in robots? An AI-powered humanoid machine that writes poems

A robot designed by Engineers Arts and called Ameca, interacts with visitors during the International Conference on Robotics and Automation ICRA in London, on May 30, 2023. Ameca is a humanoid robot platform for human-robot interaction. — AP

LONDON: Ameca can speak French, Chinese or dozens of other languages, instantly compose a poem or sketch a cat on request. Ask for a smile, and you’ll get a clenched grin on her rubbery blue face.

Ameca is a humanoid robot powered by generative artificial intelligence that gives it the ability to respond to questions and commands and interact with people. It’s one of hundreds of robots on display this week at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation, or ICRA, in London, where visitors got a glimpse at the future.