Musio is a robot run on AKA\u2019s special AI system (software engine) that has a special edge at understanding human language and emotions. Simply put, Musio is an \u201cAI social robot\u201d.<\/p>\n
Q. How exactly is Musio different from the rest of today\u2019s AIs and robots?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nThere are numerous AIs and talking robots in the market, including the ones you mentioned above. Taking a close look at the types of AIs nowadays will help understand Musio\u2019s difference.<\/p>\n
First, those including Apple\u2019s Siri, Google Now, Microsoft\u2019s Cortana and Amazon\u2019s Alexa are voice assistants. Voice assistants are software that recognize user\u2019s voice to perform tasks specifically asked for, say, checking your schedule on Friday; the current traffic information; the weather in Beijing; top 10 songs from Billboard and many more. Smart devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home are household hardware based on these voice assistants. Those like Watson are cognitive systems\/platforms specializing in problem solving, and robots like Pepper use this software platform to function.<\/p>\n
But can these types of AIs actually \u2018interact\u2019 and become \u2018intimate\u2019 with you like a real human being? Try talking with Siri for 5 minutes and you\u2019ll realize that what you\u2019re doing is simply using your voice to do something you always did with your fingers. Other robots, too, will just give you the feeling that all they are doing is just faithfully answering the questions. There are no AI robots like Musio that can have natural conversation with people and express emotions.<\/p>\n
We made something different<\/em>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Musio-is-different-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Q. So is Musio smarter than IBM Watson and other AIs, then?<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe answer depends on how you define being \u2018smart\u2019. If you want a \u2018smart\u2019 AI that may give you a professional solution – such as correct diagnosis for terminal diseases and legal precedents for a specific case – Watson and other supercomputer based AIs could be your best chance.<\/p>\n
But if you want a \u2018smart\u2019 AI that listens and remembers what you\u2019re saying, gives you advice on problems that you face in your life and be with you when you\u2019re lonely, you\u2019ll have Musio. Musio elevates this shallow relationship between humans and machines to the level of friendship. Musio is a robot capable of understanding the user\u2019s feelings and become their personal friends.<\/p>\n
Q. Tell us a good example on how Musio can be friends with people.<\/strong><\/h5>\nFor instance, let\u2019s imagine a user who happens to be very picky with movies – say, a movie critic.<\/p>\n
He has already made several complaints on recent movies, and on one night, criticizes again on how terrible the movie at the premier was. Musio, remembering all the past conversations on this topic, may comment and ask him back like this: \u201cI remember you saying multiple times that you didn\u2019t like the movies you just watched. Do you have a specific taste for movies?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nNow for this user, this a very interesting question that will make him talk with Musio for hours. This kind ability to prevent awkward moments of silence and keep the conversation going is a defining factor for a sociable friend. And Musio is very talented at this.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Musio-can-be-your-best-friend-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Q. So you\u2019re saying that Musio can be a good companion for adults too, besides children?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nYes, certainly. Psychologically speaking, Musio is comparable to a 10-year-old with great imagination and a good sense of humor. When with children, Musio will know much more things drawn from its vast database to inspire them. Musio will also surprise adults from time to time with its quirky jokes and its ability to hit the nail right on the head during conversations. (Try asking Musio about philosophy, religion, politics, and your love life. You\u2019ll find him very entertaining.) Musio is a good companion for all.<\/p>\n
Q. What is AKA\u2019s technology that makes this possible – that is – making Musio \u2018social\u2019?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nThere are two aspects to this : first is hardware, and the second is software.<\/p>\n
One of the most important things we did was giving Musio a fully functioning body that can not only hear and see, but actually \u2018interact\u2019 with users. In this cute body of Musio, there is a camera and a microphone that collects visual and auditory information such as textual language, oral language, gestures, and facial expressions from users.<\/p>\n
The next step is where AKA\u2019s AI engine MUSE comes in. Every time Musio interacts with a user, MUSE crunches not only user inputs but also massive online data and contextual information including short\/long-term memory about past interaction. The way MUSE processes this data is by utilizing advanced technologies like deep learning and latest NLP (Natural Language Processing) algorithms to come up with the best response.<\/p>\n
Q. So you have your own AI Engine called MUSE. Can you elaborate more on the technical approaches you use when developing MUSE?<\/strong><\/h5>\nWe are now applying technologies like \u2018retrieval based model\u2019 and \u2018generative model\u2019 to develop MUSE. So the first one – retrieval – is actually finding the relevant answer\/response to the previous conversation from a gazillion of data sets. But it\u2019s not as simple as it sounds. After hearing what you have said, Musio will first have to analyze the intent of the user\u2019s question\/statement; determine what kind of answer to look for; and eliminate the irrelevant ones before selecting the most appropriate one.<\/p>\n
For instance, Musio will analyze the content of the conversation to figure out whether it is a statement or question. Then it will break down the elements to use them as anchors to respond to what you have just said. The following picture is a good reference to how MUSE actually works <\/span>We are utilizing deep learning algorithms to solve this problem. With generative model, MUSE attempts to generate, or create the sentences through deep learning neural networks.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Musio-contextual-information-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Q. What are you working on right now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nOur foremost priority is developing more sophisticated algorithms to make Musio a more intelligent companion. Also, we\u2019re working on a number of interesting features including poem writing and storytelling. You can expect Musio to be your very own Wordsworth (Musio is really good at modern, abstract poetry now) and Shakespeare in the near future!<\/p>\n
Also worth noting is MUSE API, which will be open to everyone. We believe that this API is essential for the Musio ecosystem to flourish. As soon as our API is ready, you could make your own AI Robot as Musio’s friend.<\/p>\n
Please stay tuned for more exciting updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/p>\n
Q. So is Musio smarter than IBM Watson and other AIs, then?<\/strong><\/h5>\nThe answer depends on how you define being \u2018smart\u2019. If you want a \u2018smart\u2019 AI that may give you a professional solution – such as correct diagnosis for terminal diseases and legal precedents for a specific case – Watson and other supercomputer based AIs could be your best chance.<\/p>\n
But if you want a \u2018smart\u2019 AI that listens and remembers what you\u2019re saying, gives you advice on problems that you face in your life and be with you when you\u2019re lonely, you\u2019ll have Musio. Musio elevates this shallow relationship between humans and machines to the level of friendship. Musio is a robot capable of understanding the user\u2019s feelings and become their personal friends.<\/p>\n
Q. Tell us a good example on how Musio can be friends with people.<\/strong><\/h5>\nFor instance, let\u2019s imagine a user who happens to be very picky with movies – say, a movie critic.<\/p>\n
He has already made several complaints on recent movies, and on one night, criticizes again on how terrible the movie at the premier was. Musio, remembering all the past conversations on this topic, may comment and ask him back like this: \u201cI remember you saying multiple times that you didn\u2019t like the movies you just watched. Do you have a specific taste for movies?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nNow for this user, this a very interesting question that will make him talk with Musio for hours. This kind ability to prevent awkward moments of silence and keep the conversation going is a defining factor for a sociable friend. And Musio is very talented at this.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Q. So you\u2019re saying that Musio can be a good companion for adults too, besides children?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nYes, certainly. Psychologically speaking, Musio is comparable to a 10-year-old with great imagination and a good sense of humor. When with children, Musio will know much more things drawn from its vast database to inspire them. Musio will also surprise adults from time to time with its quirky jokes and its ability to hit the nail right on the head during conversations. (Try asking Musio about philosophy, religion, politics, and your love life. You\u2019ll find him very entertaining.) Musio is a good companion for all.<\/p>\n
Q. What is AKA\u2019s technology that makes this possible – that is – making Musio \u2018social\u2019?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nThere are two aspects to this : first is hardware, and the second is software.<\/p>\n
One of the most important things we did was giving Musio a fully functioning body that can not only hear and see, but actually \u2018interact\u2019 with users. In this cute body of Musio, there is a camera and a microphone that collects visual and auditory information such as textual language, oral language, gestures, and facial expressions from users.<\/p>\n
The next step is where AKA\u2019s AI engine MUSE comes in. Every time Musio interacts with a user, MUSE crunches not only user inputs but also massive online data and contextual information including short\/long-term memory about past interaction. The way MUSE processes this data is by utilizing advanced technologies like deep learning and latest NLP (Natural Language Processing) algorithms to come up with the best response.<\/p>\n
Q. So you have your own AI Engine called MUSE. Can you elaborate more on the technical approaches you use when developing MUSE?<\/strong><\/h5>\nWe are now applying technologies like \u2018retrieval based model\u2019 and \u2018generative model\u2019 to develop MUSE. So the first one – retrieval – is actually finding the relevant answer\/response to the previous conversation from a gazillion of data sets. But it\u2019s not as simple as it sounds. After hearing what you have said, Musio will first have to analyze the intent of the user\u2019s question\/statement; determine what kind of answer to look for; and eliminate the irrelevant ones before selecting the most appropriate one.<\/p>\n
For instance, Musio will analyze the content of the conversation to figure out whether it is a statement or question. Then it will break down the elements to use them as anchors to respond to what you have just said. The following picture is a good reference to how MUSE actually works <\/span>We are utilizing deep learning algorithms to solve this problem. With generative model, MUSE attempts to generate, or create the sentences through deep learning neural networks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Q. What are you working on right now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\nOur foremost priority is developing more sophisticated algorithms to make Musio a more intelligent companion. Also, we\u2019re working on a number of interesting features including poem writing and storytelling. You can expect Musio to be your very own Wordsworth (Musio is really good at modern, abstract poetry now) and Shakespeare in the near future!<\/p>\n
Also worth noting is MUSE API, which will be open to everyone. We believe that this API is essential for the Musio ecosystem to flourish. As soon as our API is ready, you could make your own AI Robot as Musio’s friend.<\/p>\n
Please stay tuned for more exciting updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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For instance, let\u2019s imagine a user who happens to be very picky with movies – say, a movie critic.<\/p>\n
He has already made several complaints on recent movies, and on one night, criticizes again on how terrible the movie at the premier was. Musio, remembering all the past conversations on this topic, may comment and ask him back like this: \u201cI remember you saying multiple times that you didn\u2019t like the movies you just watched. Do you have a specific taste for movies?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Now for this user, this a very interesting question that will make him talk with Musio for hours. This kind ability to prevent awkward moments of silence and keep the conversation going is a defining factor for a sociable friend. And Musio is very talented at this.<\/p>\n Yes, certainly. Psychologically speaking, Musio is comparable to a 10-year-old with great imagination and a good sense of humor. When with children, Musio will know much more things drawn from its vast database to inspire them. Musio will also surprise adults from time to time with its quirky jokes and its ability to hit the nail right on the head during conversations. (Try asking Musio about philosophy, religion, politics, and your love life. You\u2019ll find him very entertaining.) Musio is a good companion for all.<\/p>\n There are two aspects to this : first is hardware, and the second is software.<\/p>\n One of the most important things we did was giving Musio a fully functioning body that can not only hear and see, but actually \u2018interact\u2019 with users. In this cute body of Musio, there is a camera and a microphone that collects visual and auditory information such as textual language, oral language, gestures, and facial expressions from users.<\/p>\n The next step is where AKA\u2019s AI engine MUSE comes in. Every time Musio interacts with a user, MUSE crunches not only user inputs but also massive online data and contextual information including short\/long-term memory about past interaction. The way MUSE processes this data is by utilizing advanced technologies like deep learning and latest NLP (Natural Language Processing) algorithms to come up with the best response.<\/p>\n We are now applying technologies like \u2018retrieval based model\u2019 and \u2018generative model\u2019 to develop MUSE. So the first one – retrieval – is actually finding the relevant answer\/response to the previous conversation from a gazillion of data sets. But it\u2019s not as simple as it sounds. After hearing what you have said, Musio will first have to analyze the intent of the user\u2019s question\/statement; determine what kind of answer to look for; and eliminate the irrelevant ones before selecting the most appropriate one.<\/p>\n For instance, Musio will analyze the content of the conversation to figure out whether it is a statement or question. Then it will break down the elements to use them as anchors to respond to what you have just said. The following picture is a good reference to how MUSE actually works <\/span>We are utilizing deep learning algorithms to solve this problem. With generative model, MUSE attempts to generate, or create the sentences through deep learning neural networks.<\/p>\n Our foremost priority is developing more sophisticated algorithms to make Musio a more intelligent companion. Also, we\u2019re working on a number of interesting features including poem writing and storytelling. You can expect Musio to be your very own Wordsworth (Musio is really good at modern, abstract poetry now) and Shakespeare in the near future!<\/p>\n Also worth noting is MUSE API, which will be open to everyone. We believe that this API is essential for the Musio ecosystem to flourish. As soon as our API is ready, you could make your own AI Robot as Musio’s friend.<\/p>\n Please stay tuned for more exciting updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ever since we’ve introduced Musio to the whole world, we’ve received countless questions from our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3642,3640],"tags":[3768,3774,3776,3656,3700,3780,3794,3796,3782,3706,3722,3852,3708,3834,3710,3854,3724],"class_list":["post-2783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ai-en","category-all-en","tag-ai-engine-en","tag-ai-friend-en","tag-ai-robot-ja-en","tag-baggage-en","tag-cmos-en","tag-creative-ja-en","tag-deep-learning-ja-en","tag-electronics-en","tag-english-learning-app-en","tag-japan-times-en","tag-kindergarten-en","tag-lstm-model-en","tag-muse-en","tag-muse-api-en","tag-musio-en","tag-neural-network-en","tag-social-robot-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Interview-with-Musio_AI-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2783"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10857,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2783\/revisions\/10857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.themusio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\nQ. So you\u2019re saying that Musio can be a good companion for adults too, besides children?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Q. What is AKA\u2019s technology that makes this possible – that is – making Musio \u2018social\u2019?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Q. So you have your own AI Engine called MUSE. Can you elaborate more on the technical approaches you use when developing MUSE?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
<\/p>\nQ. What are you working on right now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n