David Hanson
Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Hanson Robotics; Creator of the Robot "Sophia"; Robotics Designer, Researcher & Author
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David Hanson Biography
David Hanson is the founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, known for developing human-like robots that integrate advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and artistic design. Hanson's creations, including "Sophia," the world's first robot granted citizenship, are recognized for naturalistic facial expressions, empathetic interactions, and the ability to engage in face-to-face conversations. Other notable robots, such as the walking Albert Hubo and the android portrait of Philip K. Dick, are utilized in AI research, education, therapy, and public demonstrations. Hanson's work highlights expertise in novel skin materials and expressive mechanisms that enhance human-robot interaction.
Hanson's career includes leadership in advancing robotics from concept to commercial application, growing Hanson Robotics from a startup to a company with global deployments of more than 50 original robots. As a former Walt Disney Imagineer, he contributed to robotics design and consulting. Hanson has authored books including "Humanizing Robots" and "The Coming Robot Revolution," and holds patents in materials science and artificial intelligence. His research has received recognition from organizations such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, Tech Titans, and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
Hanson is a frequent speaker at international events, including the United Nations, G20 Summit, TED, and artificial intelligence conferences, where "Sophia" has generated significant global attention and discussion on sentient machines. He founded the nonprofit Initiative for Awakening Machines to promote beneficial artificial general intelligence and co-leads the GENI-Lab for collaborative robotics innovation. Hanson's work is published in journals such as IEEE and AAAI, and he has been featured in The New York Times, WIRED, and BBC. Through these platforms, Hanson addresses the ethical implications and societal impact of empathetic AI and robotics.
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David Hanson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Research & Exploration, Disruptive Thinking, Robotics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism and Healthcare.
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David Hanson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Research & Exploration and Disruptive Thinking. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Hanson for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. David Hanson generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hiroshi Ishiguro, Ayesha Khanna and Zack Kass. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Hanson for an upcoming event.
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Welcome to the Age of Emotionally Relevant Robotics - Forbes
VideoMeet "DIEGO-SAN", developed by David Hanson (of Hanson Robotics) for the ... With a face by David Hanson and Hanson Robotics, which mounts on a ...
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Real Transformers: MIT's Self-Assembling Robot Cubes Change ...
Humanoid face created by Hanson Robotics (www.hansonrobotics.com). Robotics scientists at Hanson previously created animatronic puppets for Disney ...
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The One Type Of Robot You Should Fear
Ken Goldberg, professor of robotics at UC Berkeley, thinks your fear of robots is ... "The more I learn about robots, the more I realize how far we still have to go," ...
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How much does it cost to book David Hanson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Hanson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Hanson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Hanson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Hanson speak about?
David Hanson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Research & Exploration, Disruptive Thinking, Robotics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism and Healthcare. -
Where does David Hanson travel from?
David Hanson generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Hanson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Hanson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Hanson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Hanson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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