Synthia (SNT-01A)
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Synthia (model SNT-01A) is a full-size, lifelike humanoid companion robot from Syntheva Robotics of Orkanger, Norway, revealed as a working prototype on December 17, 2024, with the first batch of SNT-01x units shipped to early customers in 2025. Its height can be set between 165 and 190 cm and it weighs only 9.8–12 kg depending on configuration. A realistic face, 23 servos for gestures, lip-sync and body positioning, dual cameras, a microphone, and tactile and force sensors let it hold spoken conversations, recognize and track people and objects, and handle simple objects. Its brain board takes one or two swappable CPUs (BCM2712 or RK3588S), and its EMMA emotional engine runs fully offline by default. Synthia is modular: buyers can start with the head on a stand and add a torso, arms and legs later. Syntheva lists it from $6,490 MSRP and says the current focus is entertainment and companionship.
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Synthia (SNT-01A) is a humanoid system developed by Syntheva Robotics in Norway and launched in 2024. Starting price is estimated at From $6,490 MSRP (configurable; head-only and partial-body configurations cost less). It is currently ranked #353 in most-viewed humanoid robots on Origin of Bots. It supports Small, light household objects (simple object manipulation). Operating battery runtime is rated at Continuous while connected to mains power. Primary applications include Home companionship and conversation, entertainment, presence and greeting in homes or businesses, and a modular platform for makers who want to build up their own android over time.
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Syntheva Robotics unveils its first working prototype of Synthia, a full-size humanoid companion robot with artificial intelligence.
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Syntheva opens custom ordering for SNT-01x series robots and their parts.
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The first batch of SNT-01x companion robots is packed and prepared for shipping to early customers.
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Syntheva opens its web shop selling Synthia parts, brain boards and the Lyena head unit.
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Syntheva Robotics presents on stage at the 2026 EMEA Humanoid Robot Summit.
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Q1. What is Synthia (SNT-01A), and what problem is it designed to solve?
Synthia is a full-size, lifelike humanoid companion robot from Norwegian company Syntheva Robotics. It aims to make a realistic AI companion affordable for ordinary households instead of a luxury item.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Synthia (SNT-01A)?
It holds spoken conversations, uses lip-sync and gestures, recognizes and tracks people and objects, and handles simple objects. An on-device emotional engine gives it moods and a personality that adapts to its owner, and it has a kill switch and built-in security.
Q3. Who is Synthia (SNT-01A) built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
It is aimed at people who want a companion robot at home, at businesses that want an expressive greeter, and at makers who like to customize and upgrade their own android.
Q4. Is Synthia (SNT-01A) a commercial product or still a research prototype?
Syntheva has moved past the prototype stage and ships units to early customers, but it still describes the current model as being finalized, with hands, skin and face improvements on the way.
Q5. Is Synthia (SNT-01A) currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
Yes. Syntheva takes pre-orders and custom orders through its website and confirms options, pricing and delivery personally with each buyer.
Q6. How does Synthia (SNT-01A) actually work in real-world environments?
Synthia runs its AI on its own brain board instead of the cloud. It listens through a microphone, sees through cameras, feels touch through tactile sensors, and moves its head, face, arms and body with servos while it talks.
Q7. When was Synthia (SNT-01A) announced or officially launched?
Syntheva revealed the first working Synthia prototype in December 2024 and began shipping its first batch of robots to customers in 2025.
Q8. How is Synthia (SNT-01A) different from other robots in the same category?
Unlike faceless industrial humanoids, Synthia has a realistic human face and wears real clothes, and it is far cheaper than other full-size humanoids. It also keeps all personal data offline by default.
Q9. Does Synthia (SNT-01A) require additional development or customization after purchase?
It works out of the box for conversation and companionship. Buyers can choose their own face, skin, hands, body proportions and add-ons, and developers can create personality packs and animations.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Synthia (SNT-01A)?
Syntheva plans to keep upgrading Synthia with better hands, skin and face modules, more capable software and new add-ons, and offers improved parts free of charge to early customers.
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