Nadine
Nadine is a hyper-realistic humanoid social robot modeled after her creator, featuring 27 degrees of freedom for expressive facial and upper-body gestures. She combines multi-lingual conversational AI, memory recall, and emotion simulation to serve as an intuitive receptionist, companion, and research tool in human-robot interaction studies. Nadine operates continuously on AC power and integrates advanced perception systems, enabling real-time personality adaptation and natural interaction.
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Dimensions
170 cm (Height) x 55.1 cm (Width) x 88.6 cm (Depth) (for seated/standing assembly)
Weight
35 kg
Speed
stationary upper-body humanoid
Runtime
Unlimited (AC mains powered)
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Voice interaction; 10" touchscreen
Battery Life
Stationary research unit
Standard office peripherals, VoIP clients
Yes, for memory and knowledge updates
Available Countries
Singapore
REST/WebSocket APIs for chatbot and data retrieval; Skype integration on touchscreen
Available Colours
Natural skin tone, dark hair; customizable clothing
Warranty Info
Academic license support; 1-year hardware warranty
3D depth cameras, RGB webcam, embedded microphones, facial recognition modules, joint-position encoders, inertial measurement units (IMU), force-torque sensors, proximity sensors, touch-sensitive artificial skin
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NTU Unveils Nadine, Revolutionizing Social Robotics Interaction
Nadine’s Grand Debut
Beyond Robotics—A Social Companion
Engineering Human Likeness
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has officially launched Nadine, a groundbreaking humanoid social robot designed to transform human-robot interaction across multiple sectors. Priced competitively for research institutions and enterprises, Nadine’s unveiling signals a new era where robots not only assist but genuinely engage with people through lifelike expressions and memory capabilities. This launch marks a pivotal moment in social robotics, showcasing how machines can embody personality and emotional intelligence to enhance everyday communication and service roles.
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Q1. What is Nadine, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Nadine is a humanoid social robot developed at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, modeled after Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann. It is designed to provide companionship and assistive interactions for individuals with special needs, such as the elderly or those requiring social support.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Nadine?
Nadine features facial recognition, natural language processing in multiple languages, emotion simulation through gestures and expressions, and memory of prior interactions. Its architecture includes perception, processing, and interaction layers for context-aware responses.
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