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Furhat

Furhat Robotics

“The language tutor of social robotics”

Can stand in for

Language conversation tutor · Social skills trainer · Interactive receptionist or kiosk agent

Strength 2
Dexterity 5
Autonomy 45
Empathy 82
IQ 78
How we rate our robots

Each robot is scored from 0 to 100 on five traits, based on its real specs. When in doubt we score low, never flattering.

  • Strength — Lifting capacity, payload and raw power — how heavy a load it can handle.
  • Dexterity — Fine motor skills: hands, manipulation precision and speed of movement.
  • Autonomy — How long and how independently it runs — battery life and self-direction.
  • Empathy — Social & emotional skills: voice, expressions and interaction with people.
  • IQ — On-board intelligence: perception, reasoning and ability to learn.

If it were human

“Like a seasoned polyglot language coach — patient, expressive, and always ready to hold a conversation in your target language.”

Furhat is a social robot developed by Swedish company Furhat Robotics. Its most distinctive feature is a back-projected animated face displayed on a physical mask, giving it a remarkably lifelike and expressive appearance during face-to-face conversation. Designed from the ground up for immersive human interaction, Furhat can hold natural spoken dialogue, maintain eye contact, and display a range of facial expressions to keep conversations engaging and realistic.

Where Furhat truly excels is in conversational language practice. Learners can have real back-and-forth spoken exchanges in a foreign language without the social pressure of talking to a native speaker. Furhat adapts its persona, accent, and speaking pace to match the learner’s level, making it a genuine practice partner rather than a simple quiz machine. Universities, language schools, and research institutions have adopted it for both pedagogical programs and social robotics research.

At the agency, Furhat occupies a unique place: it is neither a physical labourer nor a caregiver in the traditional sense, but a dedicated conversational companion for learning. Its empathy score reflects its ability to read social cues and respond with appropriate facial expressions, while its relatively modest autonomy score reminds us that it thrives most in structured, facilitated settings. If you need a patient, expressive, and tireless language tutor for a school, a research lab, or a reception desk, Furhat is ready to talk.

Tech sheet

Creator
Furhat Robotics
Year
2018
Country
Sweden
Type
Social robot
Status
Available
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Features
  • Back-projected animated face
  • Conversational AI
  • Social interaction
  • Language practice

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Furhat robot?

Furhat is a social robot made by Furhat Robotics in Sweden. It features a back-projected animated face on a physical mask, enabling highly expressive face-to-face conversations with humans.

What can the Furhat robot be used for?

Furhat is primarily used for immersive conversational language practice and social robotics research. It can also serve as an interactive receptionist or social skills trainer in educational and professional settings.

Who makes the Furhat robot and where is it from?

Furhat is made by Furhat Robotics, a company based in Sweden. The robot has been commercially available since around 2018 and is used by universities and research institutions worldwide.

How big and heavy is the Furhat robot?

Furhat Robotics has not publicly disclosed the exact height and weight of the Furhat robot. It is a tabletop social robot — compact enough to be placed on a desk or counter.

Is the Furhat robot available to buy and how much does it cost?

Furhat is available for purchase and is primarily sold to research institutions, universities, and businesses. Pricing is not publicly listed and is provided on request directly from Furhat Robotics.