Nadine

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.

Manufacturer
NTU, Singapore
Rating
★★★★☆(4.0)
Launch Year
2015
Price Range
Approximately USD 150,000–200,000 (estimated research-platform cost)
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Robot Specifications

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Dimensions

Height: 1.315 m; Width: 0.551 m; Depth: 0.886 m

Weight

35 kg

Speed

N/A

Runtime

Unlimited when connected to mains power

Charging Time

N/A

Battery Pack

N/A

Connectivity

Wi-Fi; Ethernet

User Interface

Voice interaction; 10" touchscreen

Battery Life

Not specified

Compatible Devices

Standard office peripherals, VoIP clients

Sensors

3D depth cameras, webcam, embedded microphones, facial-recognition modules, joint-position encoders, inertial measurement units, force-torque sensors, proximity sensors

Cloud Integration

Yes, for memory and knowledge updates

Available Countries

Singapore

App Integration

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

Carrying Capacity

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. What is Nadine?

Nadine is a socially intelligent humanoid robot developed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, capable of human-like interaction and emotional expression

Q2. Who developed Nadine?

Nadine was developed by the Institute for Media Innovation at NTU Singapore under the leadership of Professor Nadia Thalmann

Q3. What makes Nadine unique?

Nadine can recognize people, remember them, and engage in personalized conversations using natural language processing and facial recognition

Q4. Can Nadine express emotions?

Yes, Nadine can simulate emotions such as happiness, sadness, and surprise based on the context of a conversation

Q5. What technologies are used in Nadine?

Nadine utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, facial recognition, and 3D modeling technologies

Q6. What is Nadine used for?

Nadine is used in research, education, healthcare assistance, customer service, and companionship for the elderly

Q7. Can Nadine speak multiple languages?

Yes, Nadine can converse in several languages, including English, and her language capabilities can be extended

Q8. Is Nadine autonomous?

Nadine operates semi-autonomously, capable of conducting conversations and reacting to human input without real-time human control

Q9. What is the appearance of Nadine?

Nadine has a highly realistic human-like appearance, with skin, facial features, and expressions modeled after her creator

Q10. Can Nadine recognize people?

Yes, Nadine can use facial recognition to identify and remember individuals she has interacted with

Q11. How does Nadine learn?

Nadine learns through machine learning algorithms and updates her knowledge base from interactions and data inputs

Q12. What are Nadine's communication capabilities?

Nadine can engage in verbal and non-verbal communication, including speech, gestures, and facial expressions

Q13. Is Nadine mobile?

Nadine is a stationary robot and does not have the ability to walk, though her upper body is animated for gestures and expressions

Q14. How does Nadine handle conversation context?

Nadine is designed to recall past interactions and maintain context in ongoing conversations

Q15. Can Nadine be customized?

Yes, Nadine's software and appearance can be modified for different use cases and environments

Q16. What role does Nadine play in eldercare?

Nadine can serve as a digital companion, offering conversation, reminders, and emotional support to elderly individuals

Q17. Has Nadine been used in commercial settings?

Yes, Nadine has been tested in roles such as receptionist and customer service agent in pilot projects

Q18. Can Nadine detect emotions in others?

Nadine can analyze facial expressions and voice tones to interpret basic emotional states of humans

Q19. Is Nadine still under development?

Yes, Nadine continues to be updated with advancements in AI and robotics by researchers at NTU

Q20. Can Nadine be integrated with other systems?

Nadine can be connected to external databases, IoT devices, or healthcare systems for enhanced functionality

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