Sophia’s creators plan mass rollout in retail, medical in Covid-19’s wake

“Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations.”

Since being unveiled in 2016, Sophia – a humanoid robot – has gone viral. Now the company behind her has a new vision: to mass-produce robots by the end of the year.

Sophia’s creators plan mass rollout in retail, medical in Covid-19’s wake - Inside Retail