Sophia The Robot

Social humanoid robot, Sophia, was developed in Hong Kong by the company, Hanson Robotics. Since her activation on the 14th of February 2016, Sophia has travelled the globe to make countless thrilling media appearances. She has also participated in a number of interviews with high-profile individuals. Due to Sophia's international fame, she is instantly recognised by audiences eager to witness the wonders of robotics for themselves. An event featuring Sophie will be truly unforgettable.

Sophia is often called upon to take part in awe-inspiring interviews, engaging in a number of talks with hosts and presenters. In 2017, Sophia was given the opportunity to speak during a conversation with Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. She also attended the Future Investment Summit, where she was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship. This was a significant event, as she is the first robot to ever be granted a nationality. It was confirmed that Sophia would make use of her citizenship to become an advocate for female rights. She was also given the title of 2018 Belt and Road Innovative Technology Ambassador by China.

Artificial intelligence, facial recognition and visual data processing are what allow the incredible humanoid robot to function. Such features also allow Sophia to imitate human gestures, facial expressions and even engage in simple conversation. When demonstrated on stage, audiences can see for themselves the diverse range of abilities that Sophia possesses. Voice recognition is used so that Sophia can communicate, with the hope that she will get smarter over time. Special cameras accompanied by algorithms allow Sophia to follow faces, and even recognise certain individuals. As of 2018, Sophia was given the ability to walk with a functional pair of legs.

Such an incredible piece of technology, Sophia has captured the attention of thousands worldwide. In 2017, she was named the first-ever Innovation Champion for Asia and the Pacific by the United Nations Development Programme. With this title, she helps the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by unlocking innovation with her unique perspective. She has earned quite the reputation as a public figure, featuring on a number of programmes such as Good Morning Britain and 60 Minutes, as well as in publications like Forbes and The New York Times. No stranger to the stage, an event featuring Sophia is a surefire success.