Welcome, Synthia!
Synthia is a 165 cm humanoid companion robot from Norway based Syntheva Robotics, built around social presence rather than industrial work. Its human proportioned form, lifelike face, optional synthetic skin, customizable skin tones, and support for real clothing give owners substantial control over its presentation. The platform weighs 30 kg, uses electric servos and servo gearboxes, and has 23 overall degrees of freedom, including hands with five fingers each. Its light construction is paired with movement restrictions and an ultimate kill switch for safer operation around people. Synthia uses a dual socket computing board based on Broadcom BCM2712 and or Rockchip RK3588S processors, with 8 to 16 GB of RAM per processor. EMMA is its on device emotional AI engine, forming the software core of its companion oriented design. Offline operation is central to the design, keeping interaction data private instead of making cloud connectivity a requirement. With a total Humanoid Guide score of 1 out of 10, Synthia is an early stage humanoid platform with preliminary physical capability.
Physical performance is preliminary, as reflected by its Navigation rating of 1 out of 5 and Manipulation rating of 0 out of 5. Obstacle avoidance is its listed operational capability, providing a basic navigation foundation for movement in controlled home or entertainment settings. The stated maximum speed is 3 km/h, while walking speed is listed at 2 km/h, indicating deliberately measured mobility rather than fast autonomous travel. Its 165 cm body, 30 kg mass, electric servo actuation, and light build prioritize approachable interaction. The hands have five fingers apiece, but the manipulation rating indicates that handling tasks are not a current strength. Synthia is therefore suited to companion oriented experiences, character presentation, and supervised social environments where obstacle avoidance and careful motion matter more than complex whole body work.
Synthia is available as a prototype, with pricing listed at USD 6,490 and sales inquiries handled through Syntheva Robotics. The company offers customization through selectable height, synthetic skin options, custom skin tones, or a bare body configuration, positioning each unit as a personal companion rather than a standardized factory machine. Its privacy centered, offline by default architecture distinguishes it within a humanoid field often defined by cloud connected systems and labor automation. Synthia represents an alternative direction for humanoid development, combining embodied form, emotional AI, and owner specific styling for entertainment and home companionship. The platform highlights how early stage humanoids can pursue trust, identity, and social engagement alongside basic physical operation, while keeping autonomous navigation and manipulation within a deliberately limited scope.
