This robot nods when you talk to it. It is a robotic plant that nods. Is this simply a cute little toy or a microcosm of the nihilist’s universe? Surely one can’t help but be overwhelmed by the futility of life when looking upon this plant, this little plastic plant that nods when it’s spoken to. But perhaps the fact that we can feel such emptiness offers indication of a kind of transcendent human condition. Hmm. Or maybe I’m over-analyzing this. A plant that nods. Let’s hope this nod-to-everything software is installed in fembots everywhere immediately. This plant is good for children, old people, the very lonely, and those in need of health in Resident Evil.

[Gizmodo]

Over at io9, they showcased a few examples of how a sad robot cultural phenomenon is showing up everywhere. Particularly in Eurasia. For some reason humans are expressing their own general sadness through robots.

Come on, this guy is pitiful. When you see a sad robot, you just want to give it a hug.

[io9]