Question: Which of the following is the first country to grant citizenship to a robot?
A China
B South Korea
C France
D Saudi Arabia
Answer: Saudi Arabia
| Aspect
|
Description |
|
Robot Name |
· Sophia |
|
Year of Creation
|
· 2016 |
|
Date of activation |
· February 14, 2016
|
|
Manufacturer
|
· Hanson Robotics |
|
Inventor
|
· David Hanson |
| Type of Robot
|
· Humanoid |
| Purpose
|
· To promote innovation and technology |
| Name of first country |
· Saudi Arabia granted citizenship to Sophia as a symbolic gesture to promote innovation and technology in the country.
· It was not a full legal citizenship in the traditional sense, but it aimed to showcase the potential of advanced humanoid robotics and AI in society.
· Sophia was designed to interact with humans and engage in conversations, making her a prominent example of AI and robotics advancements
· Sophia, modeled after ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti and Audrey Hepburn |
