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.
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
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 10
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.02
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Other21
- $Schema
- View Link
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- education
- Sub Category
- personal_robot
- Api Available
- false
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- false
- Model Variants
- Professor Einstein,Duo Professor Einstein,Classroom Package,Human-Scale Einstein
- Company Country
- HK
- Deployment Notes
- Educational desktop robot for science learning, portable, works with Stein-O-Matic app on iOS/Android, connects via WiFi, available on eBay/Amazon/BestBuy, crowdfunding via Kickstarter
- Youtube Video Id
- fUulb6ViI4w
- Compatible Vision
- FANUC iRVision,Cognex In-Sight
- Industries Served
- education
- Software Platform
- Stein-O-Matic
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Schunk PG70
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Designed as a personal consumer robot for education and companionship,Focuses on conversational AI, humor, and science exploration,Product of Hanson Robotics, known for lifelike androids like Sophia
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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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