But what is it, exactly, that makes the face look so unsettling? Recent research suggests it may be the same reason we find dolls and cheap CGI so unnerving: the uncanny valley. ADVERTISEMENT ...

The canine looked like an expert at sitting in such an uncanny position. What made the video even more funny was Otoro’s calm and relaxed face. The Instagram video has been getting a lot of ...

The researchers found that the robots’ perceived friendliness closely matched the predicted uncanny valley curve. As the faces gradually shift from totally mechanical to more lifelike ...