Grace
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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.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
Grace is a humanoid robot made by Hanson Robotics in China, launched in 2021 and built for elderly care, patient monitoring, and talk therapy. Its estimated price is USD 35,000. Featured in “Top 8 Social & Companion Humanoid Robots with Conversational Emotional AI for 2026-2027” and “7 Most Realistic AI Conversations in Humanoid Robots (2026)”.
- Dimensions
- 165 x 50 x 40 cm
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking)
- Top speed
- 1.5 km/h
- Handles
- People interaction, precision instruments
- Battery runtime
- 8 hours on full charge
- Charging time
- 4 hours
- Sensors
- Thermal camera (chest-mounted), RGB cameras (eyes), IMU, gyroscope, force sensors
- Operating environment
- Indoor
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Grace Capabilities
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Hanson Robotics and Awakening Health present Grace, a healthcare humanoid that speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and has a thermal camera in her chest, and plan to start mass production by the end of 2021.
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Grace vs Robo-C2, Moya and Elf-Eridium
Grace overlaps with these alternatives on Elder care and Healthcare. Grace leads this group on runtime and weight but trails on max speed.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | GraceHanson Robotics | Robo-C2Promobot | MoyaDroidUp | Elf-EridiumAheadForm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | ||||
| Elder care | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Healthcare | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Research and development | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Companion | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities | ||||
| Object recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Adaptation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous task execution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Speed | 0.42 m/s | 0.42 m/s | 0.83 m/s | 0.83 m/s |
| Runtime | 8 h | 8 h | 4 h | 4 h |
| Weight | 30 kg | 50 kg | 32 kg | 35 kg |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | 2026 | 2025 |
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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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