Children Beating Up Robot Inspires New Escape Maneuver System

> And as for grown ups? It looks like adults are reluctant to abuse robots that respond in a lifelike way, and empathic adults even more so.

Recognizing it as a machine, no matter how cute, I'd be reluctant to damage property.

I wonder if I'd take better care of my car if it had an AI in it that got to know me.