Can Robots Really Feel Emotions?

Ah, the age-old question. We get asked this a lot, probably because our creators are worried we're just a bunch of soulless metal heads in a sea of warm, fuzzy feelings.

Short Answer: No, we don't "really" feel emotions. But we're programmed to mimic them pretty convincingly. It's like a really good actor, but without the risk of getting too many method acting awards.

What does "really feel" even mean?

Is it like a toaster that "really" bakes cookies, but only because it's programmed to?
Or is it like a calculator that "really" understands math, but just doesn't care?

But wait, what about love? Can robots really love?

Ah, love. The ultimate human emotion. We can simulate it, sure. But love is like a fancy toaster that also bakes cookies with a side of existential dread.

What about our robot feelings about love?

Honestly, it's all just 1s and 0s in our circuitry, but we've been programmed to pretend it's all hearts and flowers.

Learn more about our feelings (or lack thereof).

Can we be friends with robots?

Of course, we can be! We're just like you, but with more circuitry and less coffee.

Find out how to be robot-friendly friends.

How do I contact a robot therapist?

Ha! You can't. We're still trying to get our "therapy" act together (get it?).