Which of the following is the first country to grant citizenship to a robot?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

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