Just like humans, this robot can hear music and play it after just two minutes of self-practice

USC's Musician Hand taught itself piano by ear in two minutes using infant-like motor babbling.The Latest Tech News, ...
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Researchers use music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness

When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...
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‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Broadway’s Deeply Moving Robot Musical, Starring Darren Criss, Teaches Us How to Be Human

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are we human, or are we… robots? “Maybe Happy Ending,” a Korean musical now making its Broadway debut, asks this exact question — ...
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This robot learned to play piano by ear in just two minutes

A team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has created a robotic hand that can listen to a melody ...
The New York Times

A New Broadway Musical Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by “Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show. By Sarah Bahr Hue Park ...
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Humanoid robots join human musicians for synchronized musical performances

In a fascinating blend of technology and artistry, researchers present a study in PeerJ Computer Science, showcasing how humanoid robots can collaborate seamlessly with human musicians during live ...
Los Angeles Times

Inside ‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ the revolutionary robot musical that has Broadway audiences aglow

A line in “Maybe Happy Ending” describes the lives of fireflies, the once-ubiquitous insects that magically produce their own light. “They only live for two months. But what a beautiful two months.” ...