GoKawiilHumanoid robot Yansyn-X2 demonstrated crying on command in Shanghai
At the 2026 Inclusion Conference in Shanghai, the Yansyn-X2 humanoid robot was shown producing a tear after being asked to 'shed tears.' The demonstration highlighted engineering work in affective computing, aimed at helping robots recognize and respond to human emotional cues.
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The developers' stated goal is to make human-robot interactions feel more natural rather than to simulate genuine emotion, according to the report. Such lifelike but not-quite-human displays could deepen unease among users, illustrating the ongoing challenge of the uncanny valley as robots grow more expressive.
- Yansyn-X2 produced a tear on command at a Shanghai tech conference.
- The feat reflects growing research into affective computing in robotics.
- The demonstration raises uncanny valley concerns about lifelike robot behavior.
Source: engadget.com — Gabriela Vătu, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command)”
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