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  "path": "/2026/03/04/expressive-machina-amy-koike-curious-robots/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-04T19:36:46.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Words and photos by Rachel Robey Amy Koike PhDx’27 explores how thoughtful robot design can invite human interaction — maybe even friendship. Most robots are designed to perform practical, if relatively unglamorous, functions: repetitive manufacturing …",
  "title": "Expressive Machina: Designing curious, joyful robots"
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