The Simon is a Research robot developed by Georgia Tech, launched 2008, listed at $500,000 USD (unverified).
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Adequate evidence
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2008. 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
Simon is a socially aware robot designed to explore ways of interacting with humans naturally through sounds, movements, and gestures. It features a distinctive big head with large round eyes and ears that light up. Equipped with compliant arms and hands, Simon is capable of generating humanlike motions and learning from demonstrations. The robot can use gestures to get attention and can recognize whether humans have noticed it.
Flagship features
- Designed for USB-powered desk cooling
- Each unit handcrafted from solid walnut with white acrylic face
- Steel rod stand for stability
- Laser-etched tags from CNC milling leftovers
- Hot melt adhesive allows for easy service access
- Prototyped for maximum air flow efficiency
Buyer decision signals
Viability
$2.2M TRI robotics funding
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2008
- Price
- $500,000 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2006
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- research
- Industries Served
- entertainment
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1727
Sensing & perception4
- Camera Count
- 1
- Sensor Suite
- cameras,Microsoft Kinect,microphone
- Camera Present
- Yes
- Microphone Present
- Yes
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Deployment Count
- 10
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- United States
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Company milestones
- Mar 2021Funding$2.2M TRI robotics funding
- 2015MilestoneToyota Research Institute founded
- 2008MilestoneInterdisciplinary robotics doctorate created
- 2006MilestoneFounded
- —MilestoneDevelopment of Simon the Social Robot by Georgia Tech
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Simon?
- The Simon is developed by Georgia Tech.
- What type of robot is the Simon?
- The Simon is a Research robot made by Georgia Tech.
- How much does the Simon cost?
- The Simon is listed at $500,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Georgia Tech — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Simon launched?
- The Simon was launched in 2008.
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