French scientists are developing humanoid robots that are sensitive to touch , allowing them to detect a person 's gender and personality by shaking hands with them . The researchers , from the University of Paris - Saclay , have designed the robots to display different emotions depending on situation and context , which they claim could lead to the next generation of robots being more " empathetic " , and even developing a sense of humour . The research is also being used to help people with autism become more sociable .
French scientists are developing humanoid robots that are sensitive to touch, allowing them to detect a person's gender and personality by shaking hands with them. The researchers, from the University of Paris-Saclay, have designed the robots to display different emotions depending on situation and context, which they claim could lead to the next generation of robots being more "empathetic", and even developing a sense of humour. The research is also being used to help people with autism become more sociable.