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<div class="p" id="text-82199107"><a
href="http://www.hansonrobotics.com/">Hanson Robotics</a> and
<a href="http://www.geminoid.jp/en/index.html">Hiroshi Ishiguro
Laboratories</a> are working on developing the most humanlike
robots on the planet. While they may appear creepy, many
roboticists believe they are <a
href="http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/16/could-you-fall-in-love-with-this-robot.html"
target="_blank">key for humans and super-intelligent machines
to coexist</a>. Sophia is the most intelligent and lifelike
android the team is working on. She can reply to basic questions
and comments and she will even tell you when she was activated
if asked. The most "creepy" element about her is the fact that
she has lifelike skin crafted with patented silicon that can
emulate more than 62 facial expressions. Cameras in her "eyes"
work with computer algorithms that allow her to "see," track
faces, make eye contact and recognize individuals. Google Chrome
voice-recognition technology along with some other tools enable
Sophia to process speech, talk and get smarter over time. "Our
goal is that she will be as conscious, creative and capable as
any human," said Hanson, CEO of Hanson Robotics. "We are
designing these robots to serve in health care, therapy,
education and customer service applications."</div>
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