DESCRIPTION
Furhat is a social humanoid robot developed by Furhat Robotics, designed to enable face-to-face interaction using speech, facial expressions, and eye contact. Introduced in 2014, it uses a back-projected face system to simulate human expressions. Unlike industrial robots, Furhat focuses on communication and interaction. Its development reflects the rise of social robotics and embodied conversational AI.
FEATURES
- Customizable face
- multi-language speech
- face tracking
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | H 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Materials | Plastic |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Power | |
| Charging Type | Wired power |
| Charging Time | Continuous power |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Cameras, Microphones, Face tracking sensors |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Software / AI | Furhat SDK + conversational AI |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | H 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Materials | Plastic |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Power | |
| Charging Type | Wired power |
| Charging Time | Continuous power |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Cameras, Microphones, Face tracking sensors |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Software / AI | Furhat SDK + conversational AI |
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What is the Furhat?
Furhat is a social humanoid robot developed by Furhat Robotics, designed to enable face-to-face interaction using speech, facial expressions, and eye contact. Introduced in 2014, it uses a back-projected face system to simulate human expressions.
Who makes the Furhat?
The Furhat is made by Furhat Robotics, a robotics company based in Sweden.
How much does the Furhat cost?
Furhat Robotics has not publicly announced pricing for the Furhat. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Furhat used for?
The Furhat is designed for guiding and reception. It is used in education, healthcare, and retail settings.
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