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Hanson Robotics Zeno Conversational Robot

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Hanson Robotics Zeno Conversational Robot

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Data Processing T&E - Data Processing Devices - Robot

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Hanson Robotics, Inc.

Creator:

Hanson, Mr. David Ph.D. - Hanson Robotics, Inc.

Date Manufactured:

2008

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Humanoid conversational robot designed to resemble a child. Face is made of a flexible rubber-like material. Plastic brown spiked hair with holes in the back. Various wires are visible underneath the hair. Eyes are green with a small camera embedded where the pupil would be. Has operational eyelids. Black plastic torso with limbs covered in black cloth. Black plastic hands, feet, and kneecaps. Non-walking but gestural body. Wires and hardware for...

Materials:

plastic

wire

cloth

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 23 in, Width: 18 in, Depth: 15 in
    Weight: 3.6 lbs

Credit

Museum Purchase, 2008.2.1

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Hanson Robotics Zeno Conversational Robot

About: Hanson Robotics Zeno Conversational Robot

About: Hanson Robotics Zeno Conversational Robot

The Zeno prototype robot was developed by a company called Hanson Robotics, founded by Dr. David Hanson in 2003. Zeno was introduced in 2008 and was designed to showcase human-robot interaction and emotional expression. This is the prototype for Zeno, meant to reflect and replicate human expressions. It even had special patented human-like skin and eye-tracking features. It has no special needs and sits on its own base. With software AI voice recognition, it was developed to be able to hold a conversation with humans. Over the years, Hanson Robotics has continued to improve and develop Zeno, as well as other robots, to explore how machines can better understand and communicate with people. Roboticists and engineers use robots like Zeno to test new technologies and find ways to make robots more useful and friendly. This Zeno prototype was a step toward creating robots that can work alongside humans every day.

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