Robot Hacker Takes Alexa to Creepy Level 10

Rod Trent

January 26, 2017

1 Min Read
Robot Hacker Takes Alexa to Creepy Level 10

I realize this is probably something to expect in the near future, but its still a tough pill to swallow. Robot hacker Steve Studnicki shows his latest creation, giving Alexa a disembodied head with moving eyes and lips.

The Black & Decker drill in the video frame adds an extra eerie effect.

What do you think? Is this the future of Alexa?

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