People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones

Robots with neurotic personalities, a la C-3PO of Star Wars fame, can come off as relatable to people, a new study finds.

Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.

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