The Professor Einstein is a Education robot developed by Hanson Robotics (Hong Kong), launched 2017, listed at $249 USD (unverified).
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Overview
Professor Einstein is a robot companion designed for science education, featuring brain games and Wi-Fi connectivity. This consumer robot brings the genius of Einstein to life, providing an interactive educational experience for learners interested in science and technology concepts.
At a glance
- Built for eldercare assistance
- Used across education and consumer
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Certified to ISO 10218 1 and ISO/TS 15066
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Kickstarter campaign launches
Price
purchase
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 0.1 kg
- Reach
- 1,400 mm
- Battery
- 3.5 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $249 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2007
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- education
- Sub Category
- personal robot
- Industries Served
- education
Movement & precision2
- Dof
- 10
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.02
Controls & integration7
- Api Available
- false
- Ros Compatible
- false
- Compatible Vision
- FANUC iRVision,Cognex In-Sight
- Software Platform
- Stein-O-Matic
- Training Required
- none
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Schunk PG70
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Safety & certification1
- Force Limiting
- false
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Professor Einstein,Duo Professor Einstein,Classroom Package,Human-Scale Einstein
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Other details1
- $Schema
- View Link
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Professor Einstein?
- The Professor Einstein is developed by Hanson Robotics, based in Hong Kong.
- What type of robot is the Professor Einstein?
- The Professor Einstein is a Education robot made by Hanson Robotics.
- How much does the Professor Einstein cost?
- The Professor Einstein is listed at $249 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Hanson Robotics — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Professor Einstein launched?
- The Professor Einstein was launched in 2017.
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