Hanson Robotics is a Hong Kong–based AI and robotics company dedicated to creating socially intelligent humanoid robots that look, feel, and interact like living beings. Founded by robotics designer Dr. David Hanson, the company blends AI, robotic engineering, material science, character design, and storytelling to produce robots capable of facial recognition, natural conversation, emotional expression, and adaptive learning. Its most famous creation is Sophia the Robot, widely featured in global media and known as the first robot granted symbolic citizenship — demonstrating the company’s mission to foster deeper human-robot interaction.

Hanson Robotics develops proprietary AI frameworks and robotics platforms through Hanson AI, which includes cognitive reasoning, dialogue systems, and perception technologies designed to enable robots to engage socially, assist in research and education, and serve in public-facing roles. The company also creates other expressive robotic characters and aims to advance human-AI synergy across healthcare, training, entertainment, and service industries.