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Little Sophia

Little Sophia by Hanson Robotics is a 14” programmable robot teaching kids STEM, coding, and AI through interactive play, facial expressions, and educational games.
Available
Hong Kong
Humanoid
2023
Specifications
Dev Doc
Website
Made by
Hanson Robotics Limited
Software Type
Closed Source
Software Package
Blockly and Python programming environments. Companion mobile app with tutorials and coding lessons. AI Academy with lessons on computer vision, deep learning, and robotics. Integration support with Raspberry Pi.
Actuators
Equipped with small, precise actuators enabling head movement, facial expressions, and walking motions suitable for interactive play and education.
Compiute
Onboard microcontroller and processors support real-time interaction, facial tracking, and programmable behaviors, with additional computing via connected devices.
Sensors
Includes cameras for facial tracking and recognition, microphones for voice input, and motion sensors for walking and gesture detection.
Max Op. time
mins
149

Robot Brief

Little Sophia is a 14-inch tall programmable humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics as an educational companion designed to inspire children, especially girls aged 8 and above, to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), coding, and artificial intelligence. Modeled as the “little sister” of the famous Sophia robot, Little Sophia features a human-like face with a skin-like surface and expressive capabilities including facial tracking and recognition. She can walk, talk, sing, play games, tell jokes, and engage in interactive learning experiences. Little Sophia supports programming via Blockly and Python through a companion app, enabling kids to develop coding skills in a fun and safe environment. The robot also interfaces with Raspberry Pi, allowing children to explore electronics and robotics, fostering creativity and hands-on learning. Little Sophia embodies Hanson Robotics’ mission to encourage diversity in STEM fields and to make AI education accessible and engaging for young learners.

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Use Cases

Little Sophia serves as an interactive learning companion that helps children understand and practice coding, AI concepts, and robotics through storytelling, games, and programming tutorials. She responds to voice commands, exhibits a wide range of facial expressions, and actively engages users with jokes, songs, and educational content. The robot fosters creativity and problem-solving skills by allowing kids to program her behaviors and integrate with external hardware like Raspberry Pi.

Industries

  • Education: Provides an engaging platform for STEM and AI learning for children.
  • Entertainment: Offers interactive games, storytelling, and songs to make learning fun.
  • Child Development: Supports cognitive and creative skill-building through interactive play.
  • Robotics & AI Outreach: Encourages interest in robotics and AI among young learners, especially girls.
  • EdTech: Combines hardware and software for hands-on coding education.

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Specifications

Length
mm
Width
mm
Height (ResT)
mm
Height (Stand)
3550
mm
Height (Min)
mm
Height (Max)
mm
Weight (With Batt.)
kg
Weight (NO Batt.)
kg
Max Step Height
mm
Max Slope
+/-
°
Op. Temp (min)
°C
Op. Temp (Max)
°C
Ingress Rating
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Intro

Little Sophia stands 14 inches tall and features a human-like face covered with a soft, skin-like surface embedded with facial tracking and recognition technology. She can walk, talk, sing, play games, and tell jokes, making learning engaging and interactive. The robot supports programming via Blockly and Python through a mobile app, and interfaces with Raspberry Pi for electronics projects. Little Sophia’s design emphasizes creativity, empathy, and compassion, aiming to inspire children to explore STEM fields. She comes with built-in lessons on computer vision, deep learning, and robotics, making her a comprehensive educational companion.

Connectivity

  • WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
  • Bluetooth for device pairing
  • USB ports for charging and peripheral connection
  • Mobile app connectivity for programming and control.

Capabilities

  • Interactive voice recognition and response
  • Wide range of facial expressions and human-like animations
  • Programmable via Blockly and Python for coding education
  • Supports integration with Raspberry Pi for electronics and robotics projects
  • Engages users with stories, jokes, songs, and games
  • Facial tracking and recognition for personalized interaction
  • Safe and child-friendly design.

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