The Hugh is a Research robot developed by Aberystwyth University, launched 2015.
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
2 of 9 signals present
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2015. 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
Hugh is a voice controlled artificially intelligent robot designed to help library users find any book in the library. He can move through the library and guide users to any book's location, enhancing the library experience in a non-intrusive way.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Prototype presentation at BCS Show & Tell
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Feb 2016MilestonePrototype presentation at BCS Show & Tell
- 2016LaunchHugh robot librarian first publicized
- 2016DeploymentPlanned working robot for new student cohort
- 1977MilestoneFirst robot donation
- 1970MilestoneComputer Science department established
- —LaunchRobot scientist research
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Hugh?
- The Hugh is developed by Aberystwyth University.
- What type of robot is the Hugh?
- The Hugh is a Research robot made by Aberystwyth University.
- How much does the Hugh cost?
- Pricing for the Hugh is not publicly listed — contact Aberystwyth University for a quote.
- When was the Hugh launched?
- The Hugh was launched in 2015.
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