Mapping Affective-Technical Interactions Between Humans and Artificial Intelligence Robotic Devices
This non-exhaustive inventory of technical devices (applications, robots, conversational agents) outlines, within commercial or artistic contexts, the multiple modalities of relationships between humans and machines.
The analysis and classification are based on their positioning within a market that unfolds through specific terminologies and semiologies. For instance, innovations categorized under “Romantic Partners” are often presented and marketed using terms such as “AI Girlfriend” or “Virtual Girlfriends,” accompanied by imagery that is sometimes objectifying, yet emphasizes the connection between the user and the device.
These images also emphasize the connection between user and device. Generally speaking, the discourse surrounding most of these devices attempts to combat the prejudice of artificial relationships: there is talk of ‘real feelings’ and an attempt to ’embody‘ these characters. This communication differs widely in the promotion of domestic robots, which are described as simple objects that humans can use in daily life.
This diversity of approaches, between emotional attachment and functional utilitarianism, shows how much technological sociabilities are not predetermined and demonstrates great heterogeneity.
Services:
- 1 – ChatGPT. OpenAI. 2022.
- 2 – Robot Optimus. Tesla. 2021–2026.
- 3 – NEO. 1X. 2024.
- 4 – Paro. Takanori Shibata. 2003.
- 5 – Nebula. Psychic. 2021.
- 6 – Moxie. Embodied. 2022.
- 7 – Gatebox. Vinclu. 2017.
- 8 – Replika. Luka Ink. 2017.
- 9 – Replika VR. Luka Ink. 2021.
- 10 – Hybrid Couple. Alicia Framis. 2023.
- 11 – Blush. Endura LLC. 2022.
- 12 – Harmony. Realbotix. 2017.
- 13 – Promptchan. VisionAI Labs Limited. 2023.
