Robotics
| David Hanson's new ultra-realistic humanoid robot called 'Han' recognizes and interprets people's facial expressions and can hold simple conversations. Han could one day be used in the hospitality and health care industries where face-to-face communication is considered essential. |
David Hanson's newest humanoid robot, 'Han' made his debut at the Global Sources Electronics Fair in Hong Kong recently.
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The robot can identify a person's eyes and maintain eye contact. It can also identify human facial expressions and respond to them with an impressive array of facial expressions of its own, controlled by 40 motors behind its trademark Hanson Robotics' frubber skin that make subtle movements to smoothly adjust the robot's face.
Voice recognition software also allows Han to hold simple conversations with people, although the programming is quite basic at this time.
The concept of a human-like interface for certain situations such as for hotel reception desks, or acting as a museum tour guide. Robots such as Han could also be useful for education applications, aged care, or even medical training applications, Hanson Robotics claimed.
Reuters reported that, Hanson Robotics will be commercializing its systems in female robot Eva, rather than Han, which will be going into production later this year.
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