Zimbabwe unveiled its first humanoid robot, Sophia, at the University of Zimbabwe campus

[Augusta]

Zimbabwe marked a milestone in its technological advancement with the unveiling of its first humanoid robot, Sophia, at the University of Zimbabwe campus on Thursday, December 12.

The event was celebrated as a significant step forward in the country's embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

Sophia, developed through a collaboration between global robotics pioneer Hanson Robotics and researchers from the University of Zimbabwe’s computer science and AI departments, features advanced AI systems and computer vision capabilities. The robot is capable of engaging in natural conversations, mimicking human movements, and navigating its environment seamlessly

 

[eLdavis]

Sounds really nice though, but the question is who would be able to afford buying this robot? Can any class of persons afford it?