Hanson Robotics Sophia (Standard)
Where humanoids fit today
Humanoid robots today are best suited to education, research, events and entertainment — teaching robotics and AI, university and R&D labs, trade shows, receptions and brand activations. We expect them to be trained for wider real-world work over the next 12 to 36 months. Talk to us about a research, education or events project.
About This Robot
Overview
Sophia, from Hanson Robotics, is a bipedal humanoid robot engineered for real work in a variety of environments. This standard variant is built for human-scale tasks such as material handling, inspection, and assisted service.
Designed to navigate existing spaces and manipulate objects with its two arms, Sophia can be seamlessly deployed in R&D settings or pilot industrial workflows. It represents a significant step towards human-scale automation in warehouses, factories, and service environments, combining agile bipedal locomotion with mobile manipulation capabilities.
Key Features
- **Human-Scale Design:** Engineered for tasks requiring interaction within human environments.
- **Agile Bipedal Locomotion:** Capable of navigating existing human-centric spaces.
- **Two-Arm Mobile Manipulation:** Equipped with two arms for precise object handling and manipulation.
- **People-Centric Operation:** Designed to operate safely and efficiently around human personnel.
- **Advanced Perception & Planning:** Supports modern perception and planning stacks for intelligent operation.
- **Flexible Autonomy:** Offers remote supervision and progressive levels of autonomy to adapt to various workflow needs.
- **Integration Readiness:** Provides REST- or ROS-based APIs, fleet management hooks, and connectors to WMS-ERP-MES systems for seamless enterprise integration.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Hanson Robotics |
| Model | Sophia |
| Variant | Standard |
| Type | Bipedal Humanoid Robot |
| Arms | Two (for mobile manipulation) |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
| Target Environments | Warehouses, Factories, Service Environments, R&D |
Applications
Industrial & Logistics
- **Material Handling:** Tote movement, line-side replenishment, point-of-use delivery.
- **Machine Tending:** Automating interaction with machinery in manufacturing settings.
- **Inspection:** Performing detailed inspections in complex environments.
- **General Material Flow:** Expanding beyond initial deployments to broader material flow tasks.
Research & Development
- **Pilot Industrial Workflows:** Testing new automation concepts in real-world scenarios.
- **Human-Robot Interaction Studies:** Researching advanced interaction and collaboration with humanoid robots.
Assisted Service
- Delivering assisted services in environments requiring human-scale interaction.
Benefits for Buyers
- **Automate Challenging Jobs:** Provides a solution for hard-to-staff and ergonomically challenging roles.
- **Minimal Infrastructure Change:** Keeps existing facility layouts and processes largely unchanged, reducing disruption.
- **Reduced Time-to-Value:** Enables quick deployment and integration into existing operations.
- **Stepwise ROI:** Allows for progressive expansion of automation, enabling a clear path to return on investment.
- **Enhanced Workplace Safety:** Reduces human exposure to hazardous or repetitive tasks.
Seller Description
Hanson Robotics develops robotics technologies to help manufacturers, warehouses and service providers automate repetitive, labor-intensive work. The company focuses on social robots, HRI, delivering reliable platforms that operate safely around people and adapt to changing workflows. Customers use Hanson Robotics's robots to accelerate throughput, improve quality and reduce ergonomic risk while integrating with existing software and equipment. Open APIs and partner ecosystems enable fast pilot-to-production rollouts, fleet management and remote support. Representative solutions include Sophia, supported by training, integration services and lifecycle support to ensure long-term ROI.
manufacturer: Hanson Robotics
Visit WebsiteKey Capabilities
- Human-Scale Design: Engineered for tasks requiring interaction within human environments.
- Agile Bipedal Locomotion: Capable of navigating existing human-centric spaces without facility modification.
- Two-Arm Mobile Manipulation: Equipped with two arms for precise object handling and manipulation in tasks like material handling and machine tending.
- People-Centric Operation: Designed to operate safely and efficiently around human personnel.
- Flexible Autonomy: Offers remote supervision and progressive levels of autonomy to adapt to various workflow needs.
- Integration Readiness: Provides REST- or ROS-based APIs, fleet management hooks, and connectors to WMS-ERP-MES systems for seamless enterprise integration.
Applications
Industrial & Logistics
- Material Handling: Automates tote movement, line-side replenishment, and point-of-use delivery in warehouses and factories.
- Machine Tending: Manages interaction with machinery in manufacturing settings.
- Inspection: Performs detailed visual and sensor-based inspections in complex industrial environments.
Research & Development
- Pilot Industrial Workflows: Serves as a platform for testing new automation concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Human-Robot Interaction Studies: Enables research into advanced interaction and collaboration with humanoid robots.
Assisted Service
- Capable of delivering assisted services in commercial environments requiring human-scale interaction and mobility.
Why Choose It
- Automate Challenging Jobs: Provides a solution for hard-to-staff and ergonomically challenging roles, increasing operational resilience.
- Minimal Infrastructure Change: The bipedal, human-scale design allows Sophia to navigate and work in existing facility layouts, avoiding costly and disruptive retrofitting.
- Reduced Time-to-Value: Enables quick deployment and integration into existing operations, accelerating the path to productivity gains.
- Stepwise ROI: Allows for deployment in pilot workflows with progressive expansion, enabling a clear and manageable path to return on investment.
- Enhanced Workplace Safety: Reduces human exposure to hazardous, repetitive, or strenuous tasks.
Key Features
Human-like facial expressions
Conversational AI with cloud integration
Famous social humanoid for PR
Technical Details
Cloud AI + onboard speech processing
Realistic facial expressions; limited hand use
Tethered/battery operation
Height 170 cm; humanoid torso with legs (limited walking)
{'hands': 2, 'fingers_per_hand': 5, 'dexterity_dof_per_hand': 6, 'payload_kg': 1}
{'locomotion': ['limited walking / wheeled base'], 'max_speed_m_s': 0.2}
Cameras in eyes; facial recognition; microphones
Primarily for media and interaction demos
Deployments
Deployment at Media & events
Sellers
Hanson Robotics
manufacturer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Hanson Robotics Sophia?
Pricing for the Hanson Robotics Sophia is on application. You can buy outright or lease over 36 months with installation and service included. Ask us for a quote.
Where is Hanson Robotics Sophia used?
Published deployments of the Hanson Robotics Sophia include Media & events.
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