Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a human-like social robot capable of interacting with people in natural, intuitive ways. Built using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), the system can understand everyday language, follow spoken instructions, answer questions, and engage in real-time conversations beyond fixed, pre-programmed responses.

The robot can also recognise human emotions by analysing facial expressions such as happy, neutral, or sad, and respond with natural-sounding speech. It detects simple gestures, including waving or raising a hand, and reacts appropriately, making it suitable for use in homes, classrooms, hospitals, offices and community spaces.

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