Grace
Grace is a healthcare-focused humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics in partnership with Awakening Health and SingularityNET, designed as a clinical companion for elderly care and patient support during crises like COVID-19. Featuring a hyper-realistic human-like face with lifelike skin, expressive eyes, and natural gestures, she builds trust through empathetic interactions, conversational AI, and emotional support to combat isolation. Equipped with a chest-mounted thermal camera for contactless temperature readings and responsiveness assessments, Grace conducts basic diagnostics, guides exercises, delivers talk therapy, and assists medical staff. Her stationary or optional mobile base enables safe navigation in clinical settings, prioritizing patient comfort with a soft aesthetic. While not fully bipedal, her upper-body humanoid design facilitates natural engagement, blending advanced AI for multilingual speech (English, Mandarin, Cantonese) with social stimulation to enhance healthcare efficiency and human-robot bonding.
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Hanson Robotics’ Grace remains a landmark humanoid nursing robot as healthcare adoption stays uneven
Humanoid robots are still wrestling with the hardest robotics problems: stable full-body motion, safe interaction, and useful work in human spaces. Hanson Robotics’ Grace, developed with SingularityNET through the Awakening Health joint venture, was demonstrated as a healthcare-focused humanoid designed to support older adults, patients, and frontline staff with conversation, monitoring, and social stimulation.
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Q1. What is Grace, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Grace is a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, designed according to the manufacturer for social interaction and assistance in healthcare and service settings.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Grace?
Grace features AI-driven conversation, facial recognition, and expressive movements, intended by Hanson Robotics for empathetic human-robot interaction.
Q3. Who is Grace built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Grace targets healthcare providers and customer service sectors, with potential applications in elder care and reception according to the manufacturer.
Q4. Is Grace a commercial product or still a research prototype?
Grace originated as a research prototype and has transitioned to early commercial demonstrations by Hanson Robotics as of 2026.
Q5. Is Grace currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, Grace is available for pre-order through select distributors, with shipping timelines dependent on manufacturer fulfillment.
Q6. How does Grace actually work in real-world environments?
Grace operates via onboard AI and sensors for navigation and interaction, demonstrated in controlled healthcare and event settings by the developer.
Q7. When was Grace announced or officially launched?
Grace was announced by Hanson Robotics in 2021, with public demonstrations following in subsequent years.
Q8. How is Grace different from other robots in the same category?
Grace emphasizes lifelike expressions and social AI, distinguishing it from industrial humanoids focused on manipulation tasks per manufacturer descriptions.
Q9. Does Grace require additional development or customization after purchase?
According to Hanson Robotics, Grace supports software customization for specific deployments post-purchase.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Grace?
Hanson Robotics has announced plans to enhance Grace's autonomy and expand deployments in service industries over the coming years.
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