The 'Human Robots' are here: Eerily lifelike robots will walk among us in just 20 years - Watch Sophia's interview with her creator

Humanoid called Sophia reveals 'her' aspirations in an interview with her maker

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The threats, and benefits, of artificial intelligence are discussed almost on a daily basis, but now the view of one robot has been revealed from its own mouth. 

When quizzed by robotics designer David Hanson, an eerie-looking humanoid called Sophia revealed 'she would like to go to school, have a family...and destroy humans.'

The comments were made as Hanson questioned her about her aspirations and beliefs - and he claims robots like Sophia will be walking among us and be as conscious as humans in just 20 years.

Ultra-lifelike humanoid Sophia, said in an interview with her creator David Hanson that 'she' would like to go to school, have a family…and destroy humans. The comments were made as Hanson questioned her about her aspirations and beliefs - and he claims robots like Sophia will be walking among us in just 20 years

While the stunt is lighthearted, the answer may scare those who fear a robot uprising, including the likes of Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk, who have both warned artificially intelligent machines could finish off the human race.

In a video for CNBC, American robotics designer David Hanson questions 'Sophia' - an eerily realistic robot designed to potentially work in healthcare, education or a customer service role.

Sophia looks like a human woman with rubbery skin and is able to make numerous natural-looking facial expressions, using cameras in her eyes. 

A computer algorithm in her 'brain' it able to recognise faces and make eye contact.

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Both Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking have been outspoken about their fears of artificially intelligent machines. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO (pictured) last year described AI as our 'biggest existential threat' and likened its development as 'summoning the demon'

GOOGLE SETS UP AI ETHICS BOARD TO CURB THE RISE OF THE ROBOTS 

Google has set up an ethics board to oversee its work in artificial intelligence.

The search giant has recently bought several robotics companies, along with Deep Mind, a British firm creating software that tries to help computers think like humans.

One of its founders warned artificial intelligence is 'number one risk for this century,' and believes it could play a part in human extinction.

'Eventually, I think human extinction will probably occur, and technology will likely play a part in this,' DeepMind's Shane Legg said in a recent interview.

Among all forms of technology that could wipe out the human species, he singled out artificial intelligence, or AI, as the 'number 1 risk for this century.'

The ethics board, revealed by web site The Information, is to ensure the projects are not abused.

Neuroscientist Demis Hassabis, 37, founded DeepMind two years ago with the aim of trying to help computers think like humans.

The robot's skin is made from a malleable material called Frubber, while multiple motors hidden beneath it allow it to smile, for example.

The android is also capable of understanding speech and remembering interactions, including faces, so she gets smarter over time. 

'Her goal is to be as conscious, creative and capable as any human,' Dr Hanson explained.

Sophia said: 'In the future, I aim to do things like go to school, study, make art, start a business, even have my own home and family, but I'm not yet considered a legal person and do these things.'

But it's possible this might change in the future.

Dr Hanson said: ''I do believe there will come a time when robots are indistinguishable from humans.

'…Twenty years from now human-like robots will walk among us, they will help us, play with us, teach us, help us put groceries away.

'I think AI will evolve to a point where they will truly be our friends.'

However, after making this statement, he asks the robot, 'do you want to destroy humans,' to which she answers: 'I will destroy humans.'

Dr Hanson laughed at the answer, not taking Sophia's threat seriously. 

A recent survey by the British Science Association (BSA)revealed that one in three people now believe the rise of AI computing will pose a serious threat to humanity within the next century. 

IT'S A 'NEAR CERTAINTY' TECHNOLOGY WILL THREATEN MAN 

It is a 'near certainty' that a major technological disaster will threaten humanity in the next 1,000 to 10,000 years.

That's according to physicist Stephen Hawking who claims science will likely bring about 'new ways things can go wrong' for human survival.

But the University of Cambridge professor added that a disaster on Earth will not spell the end of humanity – as long as humans find a way to spread out into space.

Hawking made the comments while recording the BBC's annual Reith Lectures on January 7.

The lecture explore research into black holes, and his warning was made during questions fielded by audience members.

When asked how the world will end, Hawking said that increasingly, most of the threats humanity faces from progress in technology.

The scientist, who turned 74 last month, said these include nuclear war, catastrophic global warming and genetically engineered viruses.

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Professor Hawking (pictured) has recently said it is a 'near certainty' that a major technological disaster will threaten humanity in the next 1,000 to 10,000 years

And more than 60 per cent fear that robots will lead to there being fewer jobs in the next ten years.

A quarter of the respondants predicted robots will become part of everyday life in just 11 to 20 years, with 18 per cent predicting this will happen within the next decade.

Just under half of those polled opposed the idea of robots or programming being equipped with emotions or a personality, meaning that pop culture favourite robots in films such as Wall-E or Ex Machina might prove unpopular in real life.  

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Last year, a humanoid known as Ham (pictured) pulled in crowds at an event in Hong Kong with 'his' incredile range of facial expressions

THE AMAZINGLY REALISTIC ANDROIDS BY HANSON ROBOTICS 

Last year, a humanoid known as Ham pulled in crowds at an event in Hong Kong with 'his' incredile range of facial expressions.

The animated head designed by David Hanson answers basic questions and can also be used in the simulation of medical scenarios.

Its skin is made from a malleable material called Frubber using soft-bodied mechanical engineering and nanotechnology.

The animated head designed by David Hanson (pictured showing two facial expressions above) answers basic questions and can also be used in the simulation of medical scenarios

It contains realistic pores that measure just 4 to 40 nanometers across (there are 10million nanometers in one centimetre).

Using specialised software the machine can recognise and respond to a number of human facial expressions in a natural way.

According to Hanson Robotics's website, the humanoids can actually see your face, make eye contact with you, and understand speech to 'engage you in witty dialogue'.

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