Giulio Di Sturco - Sophia Al Robot Gallery / Sara Urbaez / March 28, 2018 4:28 PM
Giulio Di Sturco01Sophia is a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong. In 2017, Saudi Arabia granted her citizenship.
Giulio Di Sturco02Sophia speaks at a press event in Hong Kong organized by SingularityNET.
Giulio Di Sturco03Cameras behind Sophia's eyes and on her chest allow her to see.
Giulio Di Sturco04The latest version of Sophia sits on a worktable at the lab. Hanson Robotics has built more than a dozen.
Giulio Di Sturco05Sophia's "brain" is made up of AI modules that live partly onboard and partly on the cloud.
Giulio Di Sturco06Sophia can lead meditations. Here, she guides a student at the University of Hong Kong through a session.
Giulio Di Sturco07Ben Goertzel is the chief scientist for Hanson Robotics, as well as CEO of SingularityNET. "He can talk about AI forever," photographer Giulio di Sturco says. "When he starts, it’s impossible to stop him."
Giulio Di Sturco08Sophia's skin is made from a fleshy, rubbery material called "frubber." It zips on behind her head.
Giulio Di Sturco09Sophia's body is packed into a suitcase for transport to an AI conference. The robot received legs earlier this year and can now walk to some events.
Giulio Di Sturco10Sophia can make more than 60 facial expressions.
Giulio Di Sturco11An employee at Hanson Robotics zips Sophia into her skin.
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