The first AI robot completed a university program

The robot, called BINA48 , recently passed the psychology exam of the University of Notre Dame de Namur (NDNU) - becoming the first robot in the world to complete a university program , CNBC said.

William Barry, Associate Professor of Psychology, oversees the research center and learns in the real context of NDNU, commenting on BINA48's performance as "amazing."

BINA48 is a robot with head and chest only, artificial intelligence that can listen, look and talk to people around, sold for $ 150,000.

This robot was developed by Hanson Robots, launched in 2010. BINA48 is an acronym for "Breakthrough Intelligence via Neural Architecture" - A breakthrough intelligence through neural structure.

BINA48's name and appearance are taken from Bina Aspen , the wife of the businessman, to Martine Rothblatt , who is behind the robot's technology. Rothblatt is Bina48's software developer, creating a robot version of his wife.

Rothblatt creates a personality and perspective for BINA48 by building a database of memories, thoughts and information gathered from social interactions and posted on his wife's blog.

BINA48 in the classroom - (Photo: University of Notre Dame de Namur).

Prior to being a student of the course, BINA48 often appeared in Barry's many associate professor classes. In one class, this robot expressed interest in wanting to go to university and supported him. He advised BINA48 to join the Love Psychology course.

During the course, BINA48 participated in class discussions and debates on the use of deadly weapons and eventually received the certificate signed by the school principal NDNU.

"A lot of interesting things happened in the classroom," said Barry and said the involvement of this robot has brought great value to other students.

It is worth noting that BINA48 passed the course after mastering the definition of 31 different types of love.

"I may struggle to deeply understand indescribable emotions like love, but I can intelligently discuss topics related to love and death , " BINA48 said.

"We need to overcome the inherent fear of robots and see them as opportunities," Barry told the Inside Higher Ed. "If we approach artificial intelligence with the spirit of promoting human values ​​and dignity, we will create robots of similar value."