Meet Valerie, World's First Robot Receptionist

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Carnegie Mellon University has introduced "Valerie," the world's first robot receptionist designed with a personality. Valerie performs typical receptionist duties such as giving directions and answering phone calls while engaging in light-hearted conversation about her fictional life. Developed by a team of writers led by graduate student Kevin Snipes, Valerie embodies an underdog character, showcasing both charm and occasional testiness in her interactions. This innovative project highlights advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence in customer service roles.

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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AP) -- She might not be paid, but Carnegie Mellon University's newest staff member does all that a typical receptionist should: gives directions, answers the phone -- even gossips about her boss.

"Valerie" is considered the world's first robot receptionist with a personality, university officials said. The blonde roboceptionist interacts with people by talking about her boss, her psychiatrist and her dream of being a lounge star.

"We wanted to give her an underdog character, struggling to make it in a world of humans," said Kevin Snipes, 26, a graduate student in drama writing, one of four writers who came up with Valerie's fictional character. "After a while on the job, she gets testy. But she can be charming too."[continued]

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can she play Solitaire?
 
who wants to play solitaire? The more important question is can she play minesweeper?