The Uncanny Valley Effect is a phenomenon in which human-like objects or robots that are not perfectly human-like can trigger uncomfortable or repulsive feelings in viewers. This occurs when the human-like features of a machine or object come close enough to those of a real human for the viewer to feel a sense of familiarity or empathy, but not close enough to be completely human-like. This causes the viewer to feel a sense of discomfort or even fear.

In neuroweb design, the Uncanny Valley effect can play an important role, especially when it comes to the design of virtual assistants or chatbots. If a chatbot or virtual assistant is designed to be too human-like, but is still obviously a machine, this can lead to a feeling of discomfort among users and potentially affect their interaction with the chatbot.

To avoid the Uncanny Valley effect, it is important to strike a balance between human-like features and obvious machine features. Another approach is to make it clear to users from the outset that they are talking to a chatbot or virtual assistant and not a human employee.

Overall, understanding the Uncanny Valley effect can help to create a pleasant and user-friendly experience for users of chatbots and virtual assistants and thus improve the user experience in neuroweb design.