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Hanson Robotics

Sophia

The World's Most Expressive Humanoid Robot

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Sophia is an upper-body social humanoid robot created by Hanson Robotics (Hong Kong) and inventor David Hanson, activated on Valentine's Day 2016. Using Frubber (flesh rubber) patented skin material and a hybrid AI system combining OpenCog AGI framework and computer vision, Sophia can produce over 62 distinct facial expressions. She made history as the first robot granted legal citizenship (Saudi Arabia, October 2017) and was named the UN Development Programme's first Innovation Champion for Asia and the Pacific. The full-scale Sophia is not for sale — available only for event hire — though the $149 Little Sophia educational companion is commercially available.

Released: 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Sophia cost?
Pricing for the Sophia is available on request. Contact Robozaps to receive a tailored quote based on your deployment requirements.
Is the Sophia available for commercial deployment?
The Sophia is announced and not yet commercially available. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
Who manufactures the Sophia?
The Sophia is manufactured by Hanson Robotics. Hanson Robotics is a Hong Kong-based AI and robotics company founded by Dr. David Hanson, specializing in creating highly realistic humanoid robots with advanced artificial intelligence. The company is best known for Sophia, the world's first robot citizen and innovation ambassador, along with other social robots designed for healthcare, education, research, and entertainment applications. Hanson Robotics combines AI, robotics, and art to develop machines capable of natural human interaction and emotional intelligence. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Hanson Robotics.
What type of robot is the Sophia?
The Sophia is categorised as: Social Robots, Humanoids. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
What are the key specifications of the Sophia?
Key technical specifications for the Sophia include: Locomotion: Stationary, Sensors: Cameras in eyes, facial recognition, Communication: WiFi, speech recognition. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.

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Specifications

Connectivity

CommunicationWiFi, speech recognition

Mechanics

LocomotionStationary

Sensing

SensorsCameras in eyes, facial recognition

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