Hong Kong pioneer of social robotics, globally recognized through the humanoid robot Sophia
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Hanson Robotics was founded in 2007 by sculptor and engineer David Hanson in Hong Kong. The company specializes in developing human-like, socially interactive robots. It combines artistic design with robotic functionality and conducts research at the intersection of art, science, and technology.
The centerpiece of the portfolio is Sophia, a humanoid robot with an expressive face that demonstrates natural language processing and social interaction. Sophia was unveiled in 2016 and gained worldwide recognition. Another robot is BINA48, which was developed based on interviews with a real person. The technology features elastic skin made from Frubber as well as facial mechanics capable of producing approximately 60 different expressions.
Hanson Robotics is less a mass production manufacturer than a research and demonstration company that has significantly shaped public discourse about humanoid robots. Sophia appeared as a UN ambassador and received Saudi Arabian citizenship in 2017, which caused considerable international attention. In commercial serial production, however, the company plays a rather marginal role.
Sophia
Social Humanoid · Globally renowned
BINA48
Social Humanoid · Research
Founded by David Hanson in Hong Kong.
Introduction of the humanoid robot Sophia.
Sophia becomes the first robot worldwide to receive national citizenship (Saudi Arabia).
Currently, procurement in Switzerland is handled through international resellers. No official Swiss distributor is listed.