Sophia, gynoid robot, Hanson Robotics, Hong Kong


Who’s that girl? A friend indeed

Published on Aug 19, 2015

A startlingly lifelike female android, Sophia, created by newly Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics may prove invaluable in fields ranging from medical treatment and therapy, to marketing, advertising and education. Her creator David Hanson says Sophia aims to not only serve but also build meaningful relationships.
 

The Humanlike Robots of SXSW

Published on Mar 16, 2016

Robotics is finally reaching the mainstream and androids - humanlike robots - are everywhere at SXSW Experts believe humanlike robots are the key to smoothing communication between humans and computers, and realizing a dream of compassionate robots that help invent the future of life.

"Could you fall in love with this robot?"

by Harriet Taylor
March 16, 2016
 
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Paper, Rock, Scissors with Sophia by Hanson Robotics

Published on Apr 25, 2016

David Hanson, who founded Hanson Robotics in 2003, wants to bring to the world "humanlike robots with greater-than-human wisdom." Sophia has 62 facial and neck architectures and a patented silicon skin called Frubber. She has cameras in her eyes that allow her to recognize faces and make eye contact.but today she's got a new accessory an Intel Real Sense camera which allows her to play Paper, Rock, Scissors. Sophia can have a conversation, using speech recognition software. She is even equipped with what Hanson Robotics calls its "Character Engine AI" software, or a personality.
 

This lady robot speaks her mind

Published on Jun 3, 2016

The WSJ quizzed Hanson Robotics’s lifelike creation Sophia on topics from U.S.presidential candidates to a robot's place in the bedroom.
 

Robot hits on Charlie Rose in awkward interview

Published on Oct 14, 2016

Sophia the robot sat down on 60 Minutes for a truly weird interview, filled with awkward pauses, and...romance? Kim Horcher and Brett Erlich (PopTrigger) break it down.
 

Girl meets robot, they talk empathy & the future

Published on Jan 13, 2017

Sophia by Hanson Robotics in Robotic AI who is one of the most advanced in the world Nicole Scott from Moble Geeks talks to her about what she thinks about her future and her place as a robot in it. This Westworld Version zero but in the real world.
 

Tonight Showbotics: Snakebot, Sophia, eMotion Butterflies

Published on Apr 25, 2017

Jimmy Fallon demos amazing new robots from all over the world, including an eerily human robot named Sophia that plays rock-paper-scissors.
 

Watch Sophia the robot walk for the first time

Published on Jan 8, 2018

Sophia, the humanoid robot famous for conversation and facial expressions, now has legs provided by DRC-Hubo. At CES 2018, we watched as she took her first steps. They weren't quick, but they were steps nonetheless!
 
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