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Eva

Built by Hanson Robotics · Hong Kong

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Eva is a Humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics (Hong Kong), launched 2014, listed at $23,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 167 cm, weight 9.5 kg, mobility bipedal.

RoboScore

66.5/ 100

Very strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

6 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%70/100
Spec completeness11%60/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%95/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%81/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Not in the Humanoid standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2014. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

Eva is a female character robot featuring advanced Frubber skin technology, natural expressions, and conversational artificial intelligence capabilities. Designed as a custom character platform, Eva showcases sophisticated human-robot interaction capabilities and lifelike appearance for entertainment and research applications.

Flagship features

  • Tri-Layer Sensing System for high fidelity interaction
  • Customized AI Persona Engine for realistic voice synthesis
  • Affinity Level System to track user relationship development
  • In-App Store for personality and skill expansion
  • Requires maintenance for sensor longevity and optimal performance

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2007

Kickstarter campaign launches

Price

$23,000

purchase

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

available1-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
167 cm
Weight
9.5 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
1.5 m/s
Total DOF
6
DOF / arm
7
DOF / hand
5
Payload
0.75 kg
Lifting capacity
15 kg
Battery
8 h
Charge time
2 h
Onboard compute
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
Sensors
active emotional vision system, spatial audio tracking, FPC Sensor Matrix
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
Yes
VLM on-board
Yes
Bimanual
Yes
Programming
visual block,code python
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
Maturity
production pilot
Environments
both
Industries
manufacturing, healthcare, education
Price tier
40-80K
Pricing model
pre-order
Warranty
1 yr
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2007

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
machine tending,inspection,quality control checks,research,education,small parts product assembly
Target Industries
research academic,retail service
Primary Applications
research development,service reception
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1800
Payload Per Arm
true
Movement & precision3
Arm Dof
15
Grip Force N
50
Navigation Type
lidar slam,vision
Controls & integration6
Head Cameras
3
Air Gap Capable
false
Processing Tops
20
Microphone Count
1
Network Protocols
ethernet,wifi 5
Vision Processing
hybrid
Safety & certification4
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C
Tactile Sensing
fingertip only
Safety Certification
CE,ISO 13482
Human Detection Method
vision human
Buying & support5
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Model A,Model B
Deployment Count
100
Is Research Grade
false
Availability Status
available
Other details5
Imu Count
1
Gripper Type
other
Cloud Telemetry
optional
Running Speed Ms
2.5
Tethered Operation Available
true

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2017LaunchKickstarter campaign launches
  • Jan 2017LaunchProfessor Einstein debuts at CES
  • Feb 2016LaunchSophia activated
  • 2019LaunchLittle Sophia announced as a STEM companion robot
  • 2019DeploymentAdelaide Robotics Academy expected delivery
  • 2019MilestoneKickstarter crowdfunding campaign exceeded goal
  • 2016DeploymentFirst public appearance at SXSW
  • 2012LaunchZeno enters production

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Eva?
The Eva is developed by Hanson Robotics, based in Hong Kong.
What type of robot is the Eva?
The Eva is a Humanoid robot made by Hanson Robotics.
How much does the Eva cost?
The Eva is listed at $23,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Hanson Robotics — contact them for a quote.
When was the Eva launched?
The Eva was launched in 2014.
What are the key specifications of the Eva?
Key specifications of the Eva: form factor full bipedal, height 167 cm, weight 9.5 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 1.5 m/s.

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