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Little Sophia

Built by Hanson Robotics · Hong Kong

Updated May 2026·methodology
Little Sophia

Overview

Little Sophia is an AI-powered robotic companion designed for education and entertainment. Featuring STEM education capabilities, programmable functions, and interactive play elements, this consumer robot serves as a learning tool and friend for users interested in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Specifications

Category: Education
Payload
0.1 kg
Speed
0.56 m/s
Weight
20 kg
Battery
2 h
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2019
Price
$249
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
83
Other8
Sub Category
humanoid learning companion
Max Speed M S
0.556
Company Country
US
Compatible Vision
facial tracking,facial recognition
Software Platform
AI Academy
Training Required
basic_<1day
Countries Available
Saudi Arabia
Additional Information
First commercial robot with a human-like face,Designed specifically to encourage girls to pursue STEM subjects,Launched on Kickstarter,Based on humanistic traits: creativity, empathy, compassion,Comes with child-friendly tutorials through Hanson's AI Academy,Aims to address the gender gap in STEM fields (women make up only 15-25% of STEM workforce),Little Sophia has the same endearing personality as Sophia the Robot,Intensely curious, refreshingly innocent, and uniquely playful personality,Competitive differentiator: only consumer robot with human-like face capable of generating wide range of expressions

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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