ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cynthia Breazeal

Okay kiddo, Cynthia Breazeal is someone who makes robots!

You know how toys can move and talk by themselves, right? Well, robots are like toys that move and talk, but they can do even more special things!

Cynthia is a special lady who is really good at making robots that can move, talk, and even show emotions, just like people do!

She uses something called "artificial intelligence" to help the robots learn how to do things on their own, without someone telling them what to do. They can learn from the people around them and become smarter and more helpful over time.

Cynthia's robots can do all kinds of cool things, like play games, help with homework, and even keep people company when they're feeling lonely.

Some people might think that robots are scary or weird, but Cynthia thinks they can be really useful and fun! And who knows, maybe someday you'll have a robot friend of your own, thanks to Cynthia's hard work!