Sophia (robot)
Sophia is a humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company "Hanson Robotics". Internationally, Sophia which was activated on 19 April 2015,[1] is known for her human-like appearance and behavior compared to previous robotic variants. According to the manufacturer, David Hanson, Sophia has artificial intelligence, visual data processing and facial recognition. It also imitates human gestures and facial expressions and is able to answer certain questions and to make simple conversations on predefined topics (e.g. on the weather).[2]
Events
Reports on Sophia have appeared in numerous magazines, such as Elle, and television broadcasts.[3] On October 11, 2017, Sophia was introduced to the United Nations with a brief conversation with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed.[4]
On October 25, 2017, Sophia was granted the Saudi Arabian citizenship, to become the first robot ever to have a nationality.[5]
Trivia
Sophia is modelled after Audrey Hepburn.[6]
References
- ^ "Could you fall in love with this robot?". CNBC. 16 March 2016.
- ^ "Hanson Robotics in the news". Hanson Robotics.
- ^ "Humanoid robot 'Sophia' makes surprise appearance at United Nations to share her views on artificial intelligence". Mirror. 12 October 2017.
- ^ "'Sophia' the robot tells UN: 'I am here to help humanity create the future'". The Guardian. 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia gives citizenship to a non-Muslim, English-Speaking robot". Newsweek. 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Creepy or cute? Lifelike robot Sophia jokes of plans to 'dominate the human race' on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show". Daily Mail. 26 April 2017.