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PS3 Game Developer Claims to have Crossed Uncanny Valley

We're fascinated with the battle against uncanny valley—that point in graphics or robotics where the human likeness isn't quite reached, which in turn repulses the viewer. And while we've seen graphics card makers and robot designers tackling the problem before, for the first time a video game developer claims to have bridged the gap. Quantic Dream is a maker of highly cinematic games and houses one of the most advanced motion capture studios in the world. Here's what they've gone on record to say: More »

9:57 AM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Mark Wilson
24,729 views, 65 comments

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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra: Kicking Uncanny Valley Butt

We just told you about the $830 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra last week, otherwise known as the "world's fastest graphics card". But just how much power can $830 buy today? More »

1:10 PM on Sun May 6 2007
By Mark Wilson
9,136 views, 24 comments

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Proof That the Uncanny Valley is a Scary, Scary Place

Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro made a robot of himself so he could sit at home and have his lectures delivered from afar while giving students the impression that he was there with them and actually cared about their educations. He created a monstrosity that looks like him, only much more likely to murder you in your sleep. Watch the video at your own risk, as it's pretty much guaranteed to give you nightmares. –Adam Frucci

5:15 PM on Wed Apr 25 2007
By Adam Frucci
19,866 views, 29 comments

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