Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics says four models, including Sophia, will start rolling out of factories by the first half of 2021.

Humanoid robot Sophia developed by Hanson Robotics introduces herself at the company’s lab in Hong Kong, China. Reuters “Sophia and Hanson robots are unique by being so human-like,” he added.

Hanson's new miniature robotic companion, Little Sophia, aims to teach kids the fundamentals of programming, science, and math.

Sophia the robot was constructed by Hong Kong company Hanson Robotics and was first switched on in 2016.

David Hanson of Hanson robotics brings a unique perspective in robot-human collaboration to a company that's breaking new ground in the industry.

In short, Sophia is a human-like robot created by Hanson Robotics, an artificial intelligence company located in Hong Kong.