Visual Language Models Train Robots to Read Human Emotions

Source: IEEE Spectrum Robotics·2026-06-13 21:00Publish time unverified

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. As robots advance in terms of dexterity and other physical capabilities, it becomes more likely that humans may find themselves working alongside them. If that happens, how will robots’ emotional capabilities need to advance for them to successfully work with people?