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'''Han''' is a social [[humanoid robot]] created by the [[Hong Kong]]–based company [[Hanson Robotics]]. He was first activated in 2015 and debuted the same year at the Global Sources Electronics Fair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Han - Hanson Robotics |url=https://www.hansonrobotics.com/han/ |website=Hanson Robotics |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref> His skin is made of [[Frubber]]. He can detect people and their gender, age, and emotional expression.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Temperton |first1=James |title=Han is a spookily realistic humanoid robot |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/han-realistic-humanoid-robot-video |magazine=Wired UK |publisher=Wired. |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref> He mainly consists of a head that can be mounted on a transparent body allowing people to see his circuitry.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Starr |first1=Michelle |title=This humanoid robot can read facial expressions and make his own |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/this-humanoid-robot-can-read-facial-expressions-and-make-his-own/ |website=CNET |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref> According to AI magazine, its main purpose is to help humans find contentment.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gray |first1=Catherine |title=Top 10 humanoid robots |url=https://aimagazine.com/technology/top-10-humanoid-robots |website=AI magazine |date=14 July 2022 |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref>


Through a [[mobile phone]], Han can make different facial expressions, and can also make basic conversations. He has 40 motors inside his head to make those facial expressions, and multiple [[cameras]] inside his eyes and chest.<ref>{{cite web |title=This humanoid robot can recognize and interact with people |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/r-humanoid-robot-can-recognize-and-interact-with-people-2015-4 |website=Business Insider |publisher=Reuters |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref>
'''Han''' is a social [[humanoid robot]] created by the [[Hong Kong]]-based company [[Hanson Robotics]]. He was first activated in 2015 and debuted the same year at the Global Sources Electronics Fair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Han - Hanson Robotics |url=https://www.hansonrobotics.com/han/ |website=Hanson Robotics |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref> His skin is made of [[Frubber]]. He can detect people and their gender, age, and emotional expression. <ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Temperton |first1=James |title=Han is a spookily realistic humanoid robot |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/han-realistic-humanoid-robot-video |magazine=Wired UK |publisher=Wired. |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref> He mainly consists of a head that can be mounted on a transparent body allowing people to see his circuitry.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Starr |first1=Michelle |title=This humanoid robot can read facial expressions and make his own |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/this-humanoid-robot-can-read-facial-expressions-and-make-his-own/ |website=CNET |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref> His main purpose is to help humans find contentment. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Gray |first1=Catherine |title=Top 10 humanoid robots |url=https://aimagazine.com/technology/top-10-humanoid-robots |website=AI magazine |date=14 July 2022 |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref>


Through a [[mobile phone]], Han can make different facial expressions, and can also make basic conversations. He has 40 motors inside his head to make those facial expressions, and multiple [[cameras]] inside his eyes and chest.<ref>{{cite web |title=This humanoid robot can recognize and interact with people |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/r-humanoid-robot-can-recognize-and-interact-with-people-2015-4 |website=Buisness Insider |publisher=Reuters |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref>
At [[Web Summit|RISE conference]] 2017 in [[Hong Kong]], Han debated with [[Sophia (robot)|Sophia]], another robot by [[Hanson Robotics]] about different topics such as the [[Technological singularity|singularity]] and robot consciousness.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two robots debate the future of humanity |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y3XdwTa1cA |website=YouTube | date=17 April 2018 |publisher=RISE conference |access-date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>

At [[Web Summit|RISE conference]] 2017 in [[Hong Kong]], Han debated with [[Sophia (robot)|Sophia]], another robot by [[Hanson Robotics]] about different topics such as the [[Technological singularity|singularity]] and robot consciousness.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two robots debate the future of humanity |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y3XdwTa1cA |website=YouTube |publisher=RISE conference |access-date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:37, 30 October 2024

Han is a social humanoid robot created by the Hong Kong–based company Hanson Robotics. He was first activated in 2015 and debuted the same year at the Global Sources Electronics Fair.[1] His skin is made of Frubber. He can detect people and their gender, age, and emotional expression.[2] He mainly consists of a head that can be mounted on a transparent body allowing people to see his circuitry.[3] According to AI magazine, its main purpose is to help humans find contentment.[4]

Through a mobile phone, Han can make different facial expressions, and can also make basic conversations. He has 40 motors inside his head to make those facial expressions, and multiple cameras inside his eyes and chest.[5]

At RISE conference 2017 in Hong Kong, Han debated with Sophia, another robot by Hanson Robotics about different topics such as the singularity and robot consciousness.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Han - Hanson Robotics". Hanson Robotics. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ Temperton, James. "Han is a spookily realistic humanoid robot". Wired UK. Wired. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  3. ^ Starr, Michelle. "This humanoid robot can read facial expressions and make his own". CNET. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  4. ^ Gray, Catherine (14 July 2022). "Top 10 humanoid robots". AI magazine. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  5. ^ "This humanoid robot can recognize and interact with people". Business Insider. Reuters. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Two robots debate the future of humanity". YouTube. RISE conference. 17 April 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2024.