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Disney provided an overview of the future of its themed parks, where robotic versions of its emblematic characters could soon walk among the guests.
The entertainment company has discussed plans to adopt new technologies at SXSW 2017, where it has also shown images of a Pascal robot, the lizard of Tangled.
As if the thought of a huge Mickey Mouse traveling robot was not sufficiently disconcerting, Disney has also confirmed that artificial intelligence will allow its robots to interact with people.
“I think AI and automatic learning will be very important for what we do,” said Jon Snoddy, Disney Director Vice-President of Research and Development, Bbc.
“Things like characters who can move among our guests. They will have to understand where they are going, have goals and they will have to know how to sail in a world with humans. »»
However, the company is also aware of part of the fear surrounding AI, and Mr. Snoddy added that Disney will carry out tests to ensure that its creations make a positive impression on fans.
“Obviously, we are not to scare children!” He continued. “This will not be part of what we deploy. We will do tests in our parks to assess the reaction and try to understand what children find entertaining about these things. »»
“We are not going to install a panel that says” Look! ” Artificial intelligence ”, because no one would come to see it. They really come emotionally, that will not change. »»
A recent report has found a number of security vulnerabilities in existing robots and warned that Criminals could exploit the faults to take control of it in houses and workplaces.
“Pirated robots could start fires in a kitchen by altering electricity, or potentially family members and pets by mixing toxic substances with food or drinks,” he said.
“Family members and animals could be more danger if a hacked robot could grasp and manipulate sharp objects.”