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UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics is a robotics company founded 2010, based in United States, developing 1 robot primarily in the Research category.
Ultra-realistic humanoid robots for research and engagement
Hanson Robotics builds ultra-realistic humanoid robots and heads for research, education, and public-facing engagement applications. Its technology has been used in academic projects such as Diego-san, whose head was developed by Hanson Robotics and body by Kokoro, and the company says it specializes in human-like robots with artistic and technical sophistication.
Company facts
- HQ
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2010 · 16 yrs
- Website
- hansonrobotics.com
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Trusted by
- UC San Diego Machine Perception Laboratorydeployed 2010robotsguide.com ↗
Milestones
Hanson Robotics was founded by roboticist David Hanson.
Press coverage
- Diego-san - ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics
Robots Guide
- News & Events | Diego Project
UC San Diego Diego Project
Research & Prototype buying guides
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