Overview
- The Origin M1 uses 25 precision micromotors beneath synthetic skin to reproduce subtle facial movements and gaze.
- Embedded hardware includes eye-mounted cameras for visual tracking plus microphones and a speaker for real-time interaction.
- A demonstration video circulated widely on social media, drawing fascination and discomfort over its near-human look.
- AheadForm describes current use for research and interaction and says future versions aim to integrate conversational AI such as ChatGPT.
- Experts point to potential roles in customer service, education and healthcare while warning about the uncanny valley, transparency and affective manipulation risks.