The article compares two humanoid robots, Sophia and Amica, and their abilities. Sophia, created by Hanson Robotics, is known for her AI system and ability to recognize faces and hold eye contact. Amica, created by Engineered Arts, is designed to display human-like emotions and interact with people. The article discusses the potential future of robots that combine advanced language skills, body control, and visual awareness. The author also encourages readers to share their thoughts on the superiority of Sophia or Amica and to mention any other robots they may have missed.
1. The text discusses two humanoid robots: Sophia and Amica.
2. Sophia is the first robot in the world to become a full citizen of Saudi Arabia.
3. Sophia was designed by Hanson Robotics, headed by AI developer David Hanson.
4. Sophia has facial expressions and emotions and able to recognize faces and understand human speech.
5. Amica was presented at CES 2022 by a UK-based company called Engineered Arts.
6. Amica is designed to be less human intentionally so it would be less scary.
7. Amica displays human-like emotions effectively, including awe, curiosity, and wonderment.
8. Amica's ability to mimic human facial expressions and gestures is not yet close to achieving the goal of a fully human-like robot.