Hanson Robotics - Sophia

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Sophia is a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong-based company. Activated on February 14, 2016, Sophia was designed to mimic human-like expressions and interactions, making her a unique social robot. She integrates advanced AI techniques such as face tracking, emotion recognition, and deep neural network-generated movements to simulate natural human behavior. Sophia's appearance is modeled after notable figures like Audrey Hepburn and Queen Nefertiti, giving her a distinctive human-like appearance. Sophia's capabilities include natural language processing, speech synthesis, and the ability to engage in conversations. She can recognize faces, maintain eye contact, and respond to human emotions. Sophia has been involved in numerous high-profile events and has been granted Saudi Arabian citizenship, becoming the first robot to receive legal personhood. Her advanced AI and humanoid features make her an ideal platform for research and education in robotics and AI, symbolizing the potential future applications of these technologies.