Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI (WF-4RVI)

Overview

The Waseda Flutist is a humanoid robot capable of playing the flute with human-like proficiency. It features artificial lungs, mouth, and tongue modeled on human organs, along with flexible arms and fingers. The robot has 41 degrees of freedom and is equipped with actuators, sensors including CCD cameras and microphones, enabling it to process visual and aural cues when performing with human musicians and other robots.

Key facts

Payload

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Reach

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Speed

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Weight

150 kg

IP rating

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Battery

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Power

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Autonomy

fully autonomous

Launch year

2011

Price

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Status

active