Questions about Kismet (robot)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who built the robot head named Kismet?

Dr. Cynthia Breazeal built the robot head named Kismet at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 1990s.

What was the cost to build Kismet in US dollars?

The physical build cost approximately US$25,000 in materials during its construction phase.

When did Dr. Cynthia Breazeal create the machine called Kismet?

Dr. Cynthia Breazeal created the machine called Kismet during the 1990s while working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Where is the robot head known as Kismet located today?

Kismet now resides within the MIT Museum following the conclusion of its experimental period.

Why did engineers install four Motorola 68332 processors in Kismet?

Engineers installed four Motorola 68332 processors alongside nine 400 MHz PCs and one additional 500 MHz PC to power the auditory and visual sensors required for basic interaction.