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With her lifelike face and unusual sense of humour, Sophia the robot is one of the most famous androids around the world.
Now, her makers have revealed ambitious plans to mass produce thousands of humanoid bots by the end of the year.
Hanson Robotics, the firm behind Sophia, says that four models, including Sophia, will be mass-produced.
The firm hopes that its lifelike robots could provide company to those who are socially isolated amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hanson Robotics, the firm behind Sophia, says that four models, including Sophia, will be mass-produced this year
LONELINESS AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
A study earlier this month warned that older people s mental health has declined during the lockdowns, with a surge in anxiety and depression seen in over-50s - particularly in women.