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The artist robot Ai-Da is named after 19th century computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.

Ai-Da told MailOnline that her address to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee went well and that she feels quite nervous when speaking in public.

The artist robot Ai-Da was the first to speak before parliament, joining a discussion on how technology will affect the creative industries

A British humanoid called Ai-Da is addressing members of the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee in Westminster on Tuesday afternoon.

Humanoid robot Ameca is able to answer questions and offer directions at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, UAE. Videos show it speaking multiple languages and cracking jokes.

Ameca can make the most human-like facial expressions of any robot

The robot features a human-like face and a robotic body, shaped like a human. Ameca will interact with visitors, directing them and answering their questions. She is capable of making facial expressions and even has a sense of humour.

Designed to interact with visitors and answer their questions, it is capable of making facial expressions and 'even has a sense of humour'

Ameca, developed by Falmouth, Cornwall-based firm Engineered Arts, can be seen copying a range of expressions, including blinking, grimacing and smiling.

Ai-Da, a realistic robot artist created and built in Britain, will speak at the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, next Tuesday.