Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities, however, haven't focused on this much -- though one study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.

Neurotic robots can be more relatable than extroverted bots, study finds

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Neurotic robots can be more relatable than extroverted bots, study finds

Neurotic robots can be more relatable than extroverted bots, study finds