So we want a robot that is able to work in a human environment

Yes, it is hard to design a living or working space for both humans and robots 😅😅         

So if the robots can just use the same stuff humans use, that’s easier 😉

Indeed, it is like you can “retrofit” automation into any workplace                                                         

But when you work side by side with a robot every day … 🧔🏻🤖

… you certainly want to avoid uncanny valley!                           

And there is more?

Imagine having a virtual assistant with a real robot body …    

That would be nice! 😏

So you talk to them, they talk back, and do things, like hand you something                                              

I see what you’re getting at …

If the person at the desk falls in the deep end of uncanny valley that is so much worse!

So for face-to-face interaction, you want a humanoid robot, but it needs to be really really good. 😊

Precisely, and that is really really hard.                                       

So the article was right: the problem really is interaction and empathy

I think I need to go read this blogpost now … 🤔                        

Good idea, but I really want to hear about the robot you are designing too! 🤗

Absolutely, all in good time. 👍