Our aim is to build an artificial brain with actual communication skills. Whatever the sophistication level attained by processing information, it will eventually be in vain if the system is utterly emotionless, insensistive. Intelligence is required, but it is not the end of the story.
This is precisely why we are conducting research into Kansei Processing, from fundamentals (how to implement beauty? Comfort?) to applications, e.g. design, entertainment or healthcare.
As it is currently the case with the video game industry, we believe that healthcare and Graphic Design will turn into first-class industries. Thus, the existence of such a sentient artificial brain will become paramount.
A sample of our past and current Kansei-related research:
