World’s first humanoid robot Sophia wows crowd at Education Forum in Singapore


The Straits Times' associate editor for newsroom strategy Jeremy Au Yong with Sophia, the world’s first humanoid robot, at the ST Education Forum 2024. - Image from The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: She rolled onto the stage dressed in a blouse and pleated skirt, sporting a bald look.

Sophia, the world’s first humanoid robot, then went on to wow the audience at The Straits Times Education Forum 2024, held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) on March 8.

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