The Next Time You See a Worm, Don’t Step On It…It Might Just Be a Robot
Personal robotics has become a frequent look-out every time a new year rolls through. Each new robot brings us one step closer to the humanoids we all read and dreamed about as children. To help push us that much closer, Hanson Robotics – the makers of famous humanoid robots such as Sophia and BINA48 – has revealed their first ever personal humanoid: Professor Einstein!
Photo Credit: Hanson Robotics
“Professor Einstein is the perfect anytime, anywhere study buddy. He has the most lifelike and emotionally expressive face of any personal robot, ever. He can recognize what you’re saying and loves to chit chat.”
– Hanson Robotics
With the cartoonish likeness to that of the actual Albert Einstein, one can’t help but think of the “Mannequins of Horror” story from the 1972 British horror film Asylum. Nonetheless, it’s a remarkable feat that will certainly bring us one step closer to humanoids like that of Andrew Martin from Bicentennial Man.
Photo Credit: Hanson Robotics
To top it all off, this personal humanoid robot will be one of the most affordable ‘bots on the market. At only $270, you’ll be able to take home your very own Professor Einstein, equipped Wi-Fi, expressions and gestures, brain games, and more. The catch: help make sure their Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign succeed with the total funding goal of $99,885! In doing so, everyone will benefit from the robotics revolution.
About the author
B.J. Murphy is the Editor and Social Media Manager of Serious Wonder. He is a futurist, philosopher, activist, author and poet. B.J. is an Affiliate Scholar for the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) and an Ambassador for the robotics company Humai.
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