David Hanson, the CEO of Hanson Robotics, discusses the development of the company's human-like robots, including their newest creation, Amica. He notes that the current focus of artificial intelligence in their robots is on vision systems, using cameras in their eyes to detect and track people and objects. Hanson acknowledges that while robots like Sophia are still in their infancy, they have potential to be useful in training, therapy, and AI services. The goal, according to Hanson, is to eventually create machines that are "able to do everything that living beings can do that human beings can do." The interview ends with a demonstration of Little Sophia, a miniature version of Sophia that is designed as a conversational companion and educational tool for children.
1. An artificial body was created that looks like a human and is easy to interact with.
2. Amica has artificial intelligence focused on vision capabilities.
3. Amica became a sensation on social media with 24 million views on one Twitter post.
4. Little Sophia is a conversational companion and can help girls learn about science and technology.
5. Sophia has facial expressions, arm and body gestures, and can walk.
6. AI and robots are in their infancy and need to be nurtured like babies.
7. The goal is to make machines as capable as people, but we are not there yet.