The world's first "social" robot will be joking, dancing and chatting with attendees to Australia's largest robotics festival in Brisbane this August.

Pepper the robot will be at the Robotronica festival, opening on August 20 at QUT's Gardens Point campus.

Researchers at QUT have altered a robot controlled by an AI to become more "social". Credit:Anthony Weate

Pepper's interactive show will show off its socials skills, with a few audience members to be invited to speak with it after an onstage demonstration.

The festival will also have robot battles, a glimpse into the hospitals of the future and a series of presentations and discussions.