Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hanson Robotics, David Hanson adjusts a head of a humanoid robot at the company's lab in Hong Kong, China January 12, 2021. Picture taken January 12, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
HONG KONG (Reuters) - "Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly," Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. "I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations."
Since being unveiled in 2016, Sophia - a humanoid robot - has gone viral. Now the company behind her has a new vision: to mass-produce robots by the end of the year.
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