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Seeing Ourselves in Robots: A Curious Look at Anthropomorphism In-Person
This presentation will not be discussing Large Language Models (LLM) or complex AI systems. Nor should participants expect to build robots from scratch, either. Instead, come join the Library Collaboratory Research Technology Officer for a fun and curious look at how humans can’t help but see life in machines.
Through simple robot demonstrations and interactive moments, participants will explore how easy it is to project emotions, intentions, and even personalities onto the most basic of robots. This presentation is a lighthearted dive into the very human habit of treating machines as though they are alive.
- Date:
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- LIB 387 - Library Collaboratory
- campus:
- Collaboratory
- Audience:
- Faculty /Instructors Graduate Students Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Innovate
Please note: Library Collaboratory workshop instructors will not sign attendance forms for courses.
Finding the Library Collaboratory:
The main entrance to the Library Collaboratory is via the SLC Building.
Take the elevator (opposite the main entrance) up to the 3rd floor of the SLC Building.
Exit and turn left: the Library Collaboratory is at the end of the hall, marked with large yellow doors.