David Hanson

David Hanson

Founder & CEO of Hanson Robotics | Creator of Sophia the Robot

David Hanson is an AI Strategy & Implementation speaker who has appeared at 1 event including TED 2009, most recently in 2009.

🇺🇸United States1 talk · 1 event1 with video

About

David Hanson is the Founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, where he has pioneered groundbreaking work in developing robots capable of displaying emotional expressions. His innovative approach to robotics focuses on creating machines that can demonstrate nuanced emotional responses, bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and human-like interaction.

Hanson's work gained international recognition through his creation of Sophia the Robot, one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots. His presentation at TED 2009 on robots that "show emotion" showcased his vision for the future of human-robot interaction, demonstrating how emotional expression in machines could revolutionize fields ranging from healthcare to education.

Through his research and development, Hanson has established himself as a leading figure in the field of social robotics, pushing the boundaries of what's possible when technology meets emotional intelligence.

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What David Talks About

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The future of emotionally expressive robotics and human-AI interaction

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Creating lifelike robots: the intersection of artificial intelligence and emotional display

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Sophia the Robot: lessons from developing the world's most advanced humanoid

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How emotional robots can transform healthcare, education, and customer service

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The technical challenges of programming authentic emotional responses in machines

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Featured Talk

Robots that "show emotion"

David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans.

TED 2009🇺🇸Long BeachFeb 2009
What events has David spoken at?· 1 appearance · 2009
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TED 20092009🇺🇸Long Beach, United States1
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