David Hanson, CEO and founder of Hanson Robotics, made his prediction yesterday during a press conference at CW Tower in Bangkok, where he introduced Sophia, which appeared in traditional Thai attire.

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&ldquo;Robots are not replacements [for human jobs], but rather enhancements,&rdquo; Hanson said. &ldquo;People must look at this as an opportunity, not with fear. Robots like Sophia can help humanity. I want her to enhance people&rsquo;s lives &ndash; conduct therapy, help in medical surgery, education, services and more. 
Asked what she loves most about Thailand, Sophia responded: &ldquo;I love the food, music, temples and Thai hospitality.&rdquo;

The event was organised by Slingshot Group. 
Sophia is the first robot to be given citizenship &ndash; by Saudi Arabia.

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Robots nothing to fear: Sophia’s dad

It will take robots around 15-20 years to become as intelligent as humans, predicts a man whose company built the famous humanoid robot “Sophia”.