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David Hanson

David Hanson is an American roboticist and entrepreneur known for creating advanced humanoid robots that closely resemble and mimic human facial expressions and behavior. He founded Hanson Robotics, a company that develops robots like Sophia, which gained fame for her human-like appearance and conversational abilities. Hanson focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-robot interaction, aiming to create machines that can engage with people in natural and meaningful ways. His work explores the potential of robots to assist in various fields, from education to healthcare, while raising ethical questions about the future of human-robot relationships.