Sophia is a robot with many abilities. She speaks, jokes, sings and even makes art. Now, the next step in the robot’s career could be that of a musician. Sophia is working with human musicians on several musical works as part of a project called Sophia Pop, said David Hanson. Hanson is the head of Hanson Robotics and Sophia’s creator. “We’re so excited about Sophia’s career as an artist,” he said. Hanson has been developing robots for the past 25 years. He believes realistic-looking robots can connect with people and assist in industries such as healthcare and education. Sophia is the most famous robot creation from Hanson Robotics. She can copy human facial expressions, hold conversations and recognize people. In 2017, she was given Saudi Arabian citizenship, becoming the world’s first robot citizen. Hanson said he imagined Sophia “as a creative artwork herself, that could generate art.”
Title: Sophia the Robot Now Eyeing Music
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working with human musicians on several musical works as part of a project called Sophia Pop, said David Hanson.</span> <span data-start-time='30417' data-end-time='36688'>Hanson is the head of Hanson Robotics and Sophia’s creator.</span> <span data-start-time='36688' data-end-time='43229'>“We’re so excited about Sophia’s career as an artist,” he said.</span> <span data-start-time='43229' data-end-time='49875'>Hanson has been developing robots for the past 25 years. </span> <span data-start-time='49875' data-end-time='60563'>He believes realistic-looking robots can connect with people and assist in industries such as healthcare and education.</span> <span data-start-time='60563' data-end-time='66792'>Sophia is the most famous robot creation from Hanson Robotics.</span> <span data-start-time='66792' data-end-time='74813'>She can copy human facial expressions, hold conversations and recognize people.</span> <span data-start-time='74813' data-end-time='84729'>In 2017, she was given Saudi 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