When I tell my daughters, ages 6 and 9, that I have a new robot to show them, they perk up. I then take Professor Einstein out of the box.
“Ahhhh!” they both cry, wide-eyed.
My wife walks into the room: “Ahhh!”
Yep, Professor Einstein doesn’t look like your typical robot.
This very expressive, very wacky robotic character is a creation of Hanson Robotics, which calls it “your personal genius.” Professor Einstein can chat about science, tell jokes, check on the weather, and, naturally, quote Einstein himself. It connects to a companion app with games, videos, and interactive lessons.
And it’s constantly sticking out its tongue.