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Sophia
by Hanson Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2016 · Shipped 2016
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Overview
The Sophia is a humanoid developed by Hanson Robotics (Hong Kong), first announced in 2016 (shipping since 2016). It is commercially available. Standing 167 cm tall, weighing 20 kg, with 83 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 1.2 kg. The platform is powered by Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, ROS1 compatible, equipped with Intel RealSense cameras, 1080p chest camera, USB microphones, touch sensors, and 1 more sensor types.
Specifications
Height
167 cm
Weight
20 kg
DOF
83
Payload
1.2 kg
Runtime
—
Max Speed
—
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
No
LiDAR
No
Compute
Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM
ROS
ROS1
Platform
Sensors
Intel RealSense cameras1080p chest cameraUSB microphonestouch sensorsIMU
Operating System
Ubuntu LinuxHanson AI SDKOpenCog
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2016 · Shipped 2016
FAQ
Q.What is the price of Sophia?
The Sophia price has not been officially announced yet.
Q.What are the specs of Sophia?
Sophia features 83 DOF, 167cm, 20kg, 1.2kg payload, N/A. Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, ROS1.
Q.Is Sophia available to buy?
Yes, Sophia is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes Sophia?
Sophia is made by Hanson Robotics, headquartered in Hong Kong. Official manufacturer site: https://www.hansonrobotics.com/sophia/.
Q.Does Sophia support ROS?
Yes. Sophia supports ROS1, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.What payload can Sophia carry?
Sophia is rated to carry up to 1.2 kg of payload, suitable for lab and demonstration workloads.
Q.What are alternatives to Sophia?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to Sophia include ASIMO by Honda, NEO by 1X Technologies, CyberOne by Xiaomi. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/hanson-sophia-vs-honda-asimo.