The 100% Weird Rise of Hanson Robotics in the Uncanny Valley
Hanson Robotics has spent over two decades chasing a bold idea: Lifelike machines that can think, feel, and connect.
Frubber
Frubber is a patented elastic material developed by Hanson Robotics to simulate the softness and flexibility of human skin in humanoid robots. Short for “flesh rubber,” Frubber is lightweight and capable of stretching and contracting with minimal energy, allowing for lifelike facial expressions. It is used in robots such as Sophia to create natural-looking movement and emotional realism.