Computer don't byte (Engelstalige podcast)

Aflevering 13: Peter van der Putten: Tamagotchi, a precursor to today’s human loved home robots

Gepubliceerd op 24 maart 2026 - Gemaakt door Michiel van Poelgeest, Dimitra Kouimtzidou, Marcel Tichelaar

How and why do humans form relationships with AI? This question lies at the core of Assistant Professor Peter van der Putten’s research. While AI sparks fear—raising concerns about its impact on our place in the universe—it also fascinates us, offering glimpses into an unknown future. 

But can we truly bond with AI? It’s one thing to feel attached to a humanoid robot or a robotic pet, but what about a simple wooden cube with a moving face? In his study Common Locus, Peter explored just that. The results might surprise you—and reveal more about human nature than you’d expect.


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