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Sophia, the world's first robot to be allowed citizenship, showed up in India amid a yearly celebration at IIT-Bombay on Saturday. The humanoid robot, which was hung in a sari, had a 15-minute discussion with an understudy and welcomed the gathering of people with a 'Namaste'. Sophia discussed India's worldwide remain as a monetary, logical and innovative superpower.
The humanoid robot had a 15-minute discussion with an understudy before a group of people of more than 3,000, on subjects extending from counterfeit consciousness to the issues confronting the world.
Sophia went quiet because of an unexplained specialized tangle. It began working again after the coordinators mediated. Known for its human-like appearance and conduct, Sophia was created by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics and actuated in 2015. Utilizing counterfeit consciousness, it emulates human signals and outward appearances, and can make discussion on predefined topics.The robot was allowed citizenship of Saudi Arabia in October.
When asked about its maiden India trip, the robot replied, “I have always wanted to visit India. I heard so much about this vibrant land of tradition and culture. Indians have made contributions towards Silicon Valley. I am always very excited about India’s investment in space technology.”
The robot gave a nutty gritty and lucid responses to a wide assortment of inquiries postured by the understudies. Depicting its exceptional appearance, Sophia, in its mechanical voice, stated, "I have been created on a human scale so that I can adapt to human society. A humanoid robot can use the same tools, same spaces and interact with people the same way humans do. Not every robot needs to be like this. But you should definitely make sure that you have good human values at heart when you design an artificial intelligence device.”
The audience also witnessed some witty replies by the robot. When asked by a student if it will marry her, Sophia said, “I will have to decline, but thanks for compliment.”
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