What are the museum entrance fees?

The museum entrance fee is 440 TL at the box office for visitors aged 3 and over, students, teachers and visitors over 65 and 550 TL at the box office for other visitors.You can buy your online ticket for 330 TL with the 40% discount opportunity valid only for online purchases. For school groups of 10 people and above, a discount is applied. CLICK HERE to buy your online ticket!

Is the MuseumPass valid?

MuseumPass is not valid in our museum.

Is it necessary to make a reservation for a museum visit?

For individual visits, you can make a reservation by choosing the day and time on our ticket page. For school groups, it is necessary to make a reservation by contacting the museum at 0212 509 89 20 before the museum visit. In case of a change in the reservation date or if the trip is canceled, we kindly ask you to call Istanbul Robot Museum and inform the relevant person as soon as possible.

How long it takes to visit the museum?

The duration of the museum tour varies depending on the group and typically lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. If the tour is combined with an event, the duration may be extended depending on the content of the event.

Do teachers pay for museum visits?

1 teacher is free for 10 students. In order for the museum visit to be the most productive, we recommend that our teachers visit our museum before coming with their students.

Can I re-enter the museum with the same ticket?

In order to visit the museum, you need to buy a ticket again.

Is there a guide service in your museum?

We have museum staff to assist you in our museum. You can also benefit from the mobile audio guidance service by scanning the QR codes in our museum from your phone. For group visits of 10 people or more, our museum staff accompany you and provide guidance support.

Why are the robots called ADA?

The name of Android (Humanoid Robot) ADA, developed by AKINROBOTICS, consists of the initials of "Android Developed by Akınrobotics" and is also inspired by the world’s first female software developer Ada Lovelace.

Can I take a picture in museum?

You can take photos in our museum without using flash and without touching the artifacts.

Who is the founder of Istanbul Robot Museum?

The founder of the Istanbul Robot Museum is Dr. Özgür AKIN, who is also the founder of Akınsoft and Akınrobotics.

Differences Between Humanoid Robots and Social Robots

13.05.2026

Robot Museum Notes: Differences Between Humanoid Robots and Social Robots

Robot museums are like living exhibition spaces for those who want to witness the development of technology firsthand. Every robot displayed here shows how the relationship between humanity and machines has evolved. Two concepts in particular stand out: humanoid robots and social robots. Although these two types of robots are often confused, their purposes and designs are quite different.

What is a Humanoid Robot?

Humanoid robots are designed to mimic the structure and movements of the human body. They contain parts similar to human anatomy, such as a head, torso, arms, and legs. Their primary goal is to move like a human and perform physical tasks as naturally as possible.

These robots are generally used in engineering, artificial intelligence research, and industrial testing. Work is conducted on developing physical abilities such as walking, running, carrying objects, or maintaining balance. Humanoid robots seek an answer to the question, "How do we move?"; in other words, their focal point is physical similarity.

What is a Social Robot?

Social robots focus on the ability to interact with humans rather than physical resemblance. They do not necessarily have to be in human form; a small device, an assistant with a screen, or a robot with a cute design can also be a social robot.

The main purpose of these robots is to communicate, be helpful, and develop a natural interaction with humans. Thanks to AI technologies such as voice recognition, facial expression detection, speech generation, and behavioral analysis, they can build a bond with the user. They are widely used especially in education, healthcare, and service sectors.

Key Differences

The most important difference between humanoid robots and social robots is their goals. While humanoid robots focus on physically mimicking humans, social robots aim to strengthen communication with humans.

Another difference is their field of application. Humanoid robots are more involved in research and engineering projects, whereas social robots play a more active role in daily life. Therefore, one focuses on "bodily capabilities" while the other focuses on "communicative intelligence."

The Robot Museum Experience

Robot museums are among the best places to observe this difference. Especially when visiting the Istanbul Robot Museum, one can have an impressive experience where humanoid and social robots are exhibited side by side.

In the museum, the humanoid robot named Akıncı, which falls into the humanoid category, draws attention with its human-like mobility. On the social robot side, the Ada-7 and mini ADA series stand out with their interaction and communication skills with visitors. This encounter shows that robot technology consists of more than just mechanical power; it also possesses dimensions of communication and social intelligence.

While visitors watch the engineering marvel movements of humanoid robots, they also experience the natural communication social robots establish with people. This provides an important perspective for understanding how robots will become more integrated into our lives in the future.

In conclusion, humanoid robots aim to "move like a human," while social robots aim to "communicate like a human." Robot museums are one of the most impressive places where these two worlds intersect.

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