Giulio Di Sturco - Sophia Al Robot Gallery / Sara Urbaez / March 28, 2018 4:28 PM

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    Sophia is a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong. In 2017, Saudi Arabia granted her citizenship.
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    Sophia speaks at a press event in Hong Kong organized by SingularityNET.
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    Cameras behind Sophia's eyes and on her chest allow her to see.
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    The latest version of Sophia sits on a worktable at the lab. Hanson Robotics has built more than a dozen.
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    Sophia's "brain" is made up of AI modules that live partly onboard and partly on the cloud.
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    Sophia can lead meditations. Here, she guides a student at the University of Hong Kong through a session.
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    Ben 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."
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    Sophia's skin is made from a fleshy, rubbery material called "frubber." It zips on behind her head.
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    Sophia'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.
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    Sophia can make more than 60 facial expressions.
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    An employee at Hanson Robotics zips Sophia into her skin.
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