Dr, David Hanson
David offers a visionary yet deeply human view of robotics, showing how intelligent, expressive machines can enhance empathy, creativity and innovation — empowering organizations to harness emerging AI and robotics for social good, productivity and a more connected future.
David Hanson, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, the company behind some of the world’s most human-like robots — including Sophia. Wikipedia+1 Combining his background as a sculptor and designer at Walt Disney Imagineering with cognitive science and engineering, Hanson pioneered innovations like “Frubber,” a patented nanotech skin that gives robots realistic facial expressions and movements.
His interdisciplinary work spans materials science, AI, robotics, and the arts — all aimed at creating socially intelligent robots capable of natural conversation, empathy, and human-machine connection. Hanson Robotics+1 Hanson’s creations aren’t just technological marvels — they represent a profound exploration of what it means to be human in a future shared with intelligent machines.
With decades of experience, global media recognition, and keynote appearances at top-tier conferences, David brings an unmatched perspective on how AI, robotics, and humanity can evolve together.
David Hanson, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, the company behind some of the world’s most human-like robots — including Sophia. Wikipedia+1 Combining his background as a sculptor and designer at Walt Disney Imagineering with cognitive science and engineering, Hanson pioneered innovations like “Frubber,” a patented nanotech skin that gives robots realistic facial expressions and movements.
His interdisciplinary work spans materials science, AI, robotics, and the arts — all aimed at creating socially intelligent robots capable of natural conversation, empathy, and human-machine connection. Hanson Robotics+1 Hanson’s creations aren’t just technological marvels — they represent a profound exploration of what it means to be human in a future shared with intelligent machines.
With decades of experience, global media recognition, and keynote appearances at top-tier conferences, David brings an unmatched perspective on how AI, robotics, and humanity can evolve together.
