Question

Q15. Consider the following statements about Sophia:

1. Sophia is a social humanoid robot.

2. It is the first non-human to be given any United Nations title.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Sophia

• Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics
• It made its first public appearance at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in mid-March 2016 in Austin, Texas, United States
• She is able to display more than 62 facial expressions.
• In October 2017, the robot became a Saudi Arabian citizen, the first robot to receive citizenship of any country.
• Sophia was named the United Nations Development Programme’s first ever Innovation Champion, and the first non-human to be given any United Nations title
• Asked who is her favourite actor in India, Sophia answered, “Shah Rukh Khan” without batting an eyelid as the audience applauded loudly