Summary

 

Han is a social humanoid robot renowned for his expressive facial features and hyper-realistic synthetic skin, making him one of the most human-like heads ever created. Developed by Hanson Robotics (the same team behind Sophia), Han focuses exclusively on advanced Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). He uses a suite of cameras and sensors to track human faces, identify emotions, and engage in natural, empathetic conversation.

 

Editorial:

 

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to meet the AI that looks back at you, Han is the answer. Developed by the Hong Kong-based masters of "frubber" (a patented synthetic skin), Han exists to push the limits of realism and emotional depth. He's often less about the walking and more about the talking. Han's face is a canvas of micro-motors, capable of conveying subtle human emotions that verge on the unsettling—that’s the famous "Hanson touch." His purpose is to serve as a platform for studying how humans react to, trust, and bond with hyper-realistic androids. Han’s existence challenges us daily: how much is too much realism? He’s a true trending topic because every appearance he makes reignites the debate about the future of synthetic companionship and the inevitable blending of human and machine.

 

Specifications:

 

PHYSICAL

Height: ~165 cm

Weight: ~45–50 kg

Body Type: Upper‑body humanoid (some versions include legs, others are stationary)

Face Material: Hanson Frubber™ synthetic skin

Expressions: 40–50+ micro‑expressions

MOBILITY

Locomotion:

Early versions: stationary torso

Later prototypes: limited bipedal mobility

Navigation: Not a primary feature

Navigation Rating: 1/5

MANIPULATION

Arms: Lightweight, expressive, low‑force

Hands: Simple grippers (not dexterous)

Payload: Minimal

Manipulation Rating: 1/5

FACIAL ACTUATION

Actuators: 40–50+ micro‑actuators

Capabilities:

Smiling

Frowning

Eyebrow movement

Lip articulation

Eye tracking

Subtle emotional expressions

SENSORS

RGB Cameras

Depth Cameras

Microphone Array

Touch Sensors

Thermal Sensors (select versions)

Eye‑tracking sensors

AI & COMPUTE

AI System: Hanson Robotics + SingularityNET conversational architecture

Capabilities:

Natural language conversation

Emotion recognition

Facial expression generation

Multilingual communication

Social interaction modeling

Cloud Integration: Yes

USE CASES

Research in human‑robot interaction

Education & STEM programs

Public demonstrations

Therapy & emotional support studies

Entertainment & media

 

Image: CoolBot369

 

Company Source:

 

Hanson Robotics – Han Official Page  

https://www.hansonrobotics.com/han/  

 

Humanoid Database – Han (Hong Kong)  

https://www.humanoid.press/database/Han-Hong-Kong/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

Han (robot) – Wikipedia Overview  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han%28robot%29  

 

Han Debates Sophia at RISE Conference 2017  

https://www.hansonrobotics.com/han/  

 

Han Humanoid Robot Profile – Humanoid Press  

https://www.humanoid.press/database/Han-Hong-Kong/