16. 苹果台灯机器人：皮克斯创意照进现实

01:31 本期词汇表达03:05 原文译文朗读06:21 量产时间预测本期词汇表达：1、Pixar /ˈpɪksɑːr/：全称Pixar Animation Studios，皮克斯动画工作室2、opening animation：开场动画、片头动画3、time efficiency：时间效率，在单位时间内完成的工作量或任务数量。4、non-anthropomorphic /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/ robot：非人形机器人5、engaging /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/：吸引人的6、prototype /ˈproʊtətaɪp/：原型，初步设计的模型或样品。7、hit mass production：实现大规模量产（Apple's robotics won't hit mass production until ...）（Mashable.com） Apple's ELEGNT, like many other robots, performs functional movements such as completing tasks, overcoming spatial constraints, and demonstrating time efficiency. But the Pixar-like lamp also has expressive qualities characteristic to humans, such as paying attention, showing intent, and attitude.像许多其他机器人一样，苹果公司的“ELEGNT”台灯机器人执行功能性动作，例如完成任务、克服空间限制以及高效响应用户需求。但这款类似皮克斯风格的台灯机器人还具备人类特有的情感特质，例如关注、表达意图和态度。A study by Apple's Machine Learning Research, which focuses on making non-anthropomorphic robots that are both utilitarian and engaging, involved a team testing how humans interact with an expression-driven vs a function-driven robot. The researchers spread this across six different tasks.苹果机器学习研究团队开展的一项研究专注于开发既实用又吸引人的非人形机器人。研究团队测试对比了人类与两种机器人之间的互动，包括表达驱动型机器人和功能驱动型机器人。该测试涉及六个不同的任务场景。When asked about the weather outside, the expressive robot turns towards the window, much like a person would, before it gives a report. It also prepares to stretch its body when asked to reach the other corner of the desk, it dances to music in the kitchen, and seems to express disappointment when told it's not invited to a hike outside the home.当被问及户外天气时，表达驱动型机器人会像人一样先看向窗外，再提供信息；当被要求探到桌子的另一角时，它会先准备舒展身体；在厨房里，它会随着音乐跳舞；得知不能一同前往户外徒步时，它似乎还表现出失望的样子。According to Apple's team, those expression-driven movements enhance the way users engage with and perceive the robot, especially when it comes to social-oriented tasks. And though it’s not yet known when and if the prototype lamp will be available to buy, Apple seems to be shifting its focus towards home robotics.据苹果团队称，这些表达驱动的动作增强了用户与机器人互动以及感知机器人的方式，尤其是在涉及社交任务时。尽管目前还不清楚这款原型台灯何时以及是否会推向市场，但苹果似乎正在将重心转向家用机器人领域。