Summary:

 

The gold standard for lifelike social interaction. Developed by Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Nadine is a hyper-realistic social robot modeled after her creator. She is one of the most expressive humanoids, featuring an "affective system" that remembers conversations, recognizes faces, and models her own mood and emotions. Nadine’s core mission is customer service, healthcare companionship, and building long-term human-robot relationships.

 

Editorial:

 

Forget the metal skeletons and flickering wires—Nadine is here to make you feel something. Singapore is not just building a robot; they’re engineering a companion. Modeled after her creator, Nadine is designed to bridge the uncanny valley with incredibly realistic skin, hair, and a frighteningly detailed range of facial expressions. But the real magic isn't her looks; it's her memory. Nadine doesn't just process data; she remembers you. She can recall your previous conversations and even model a unique personality and mood for each interaction. This makes her the ultimate prototype for elder care and next-gen customer service. While some humanoids focus on factory floors, Nadine is targeting the most complex environment of all: the human heart. The ethical conversations she sparks about robot rights and emotional connection are just as compelling as her engineering.

 

Specifications:

 

PHYSICAL

Height: ~165 cm

Weight: ~50 kg

Body Type: Upper‑body humanoid (non‑walking)

Face Material: Realistic skin‑like polymer

Expressions: 20–30+ facial expressions

MOBILITY

Locomotion: None (stationary or seated robot)

Arms: Limited‑range expressive arm movement

Navigation: Not applicable

Mobility Rating: 1/5

MANIPULATION

Arms: Low‑force, expressive actuators

Hands: Simple gesture‑capable hands

Payload: Minimal

Manipulation Rating: 1/5

FACIAL ACTUATION

Actuators: Dozens of micro‑actuators

Capabilities:

Smiling

Frowning

Eyebrow movement

Lip articulation

Eye tracking

Emotional expression modeling

SENSORS

RGB Cameras

Depth Cameras

Microphone Array

Touch Sensors

Eye‑tracking sensors

AI & COMPUTE

AI System: NTU social‑cognitive architecture

Capabilities:

Natural language conversation

Emotion recognition

Memory of past interactions

Facial recognition

Social behavior modeling

Multilingual communication (English, French, others)

Cloud Integration: Yes

USE CASES

Eldercare & companionship

Customer service

Reception & hospitality

Therapy & cognitive support

Human‑robot interaction research

Education & demonstrations

 

Image: nowthisimpact

 

Company Source:

 

- Nadine Intelligent Social Robot – Official Site  

https://nadineforgood.ch/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- Nadine Social Robot – Wikipedia Overview  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NadineSocialRobot  

 

- NTU Unveils Nadine, Revolutionizing Social Robotics Interaction  

https://www.originofbots.com/news/ntu-unveils-nadine-revolutionizing-social-robotics-interaction