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iCub

Overview

iCub is a child-size humanoid robot capable of crawling, grasping objects, and interacting with people. It's designed as an open source platform for research in robotics, AI, and cognitive science. The robot features 54 motors, stereo vision, and an array of sensors for seeing, hearing, and touching, with body anatomy similar to that of a human child.

Key facts

Payload
1.5 kg
Reach
Speed
Weight
25 kg
IP rating
Battery
Power
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2004
Price
$300,000
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
53
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other12
Price Tier
150K+
Applications
visual_inspection, human_robot_interaction, research
Sub Category
full-body humanoid
Datasheet Url
https://icub.iit.it/documents/175012/528824/Technical_Specifications_of_iCub_head.pdf/f0a3b142-82aa-3e13-47de-9bf7665b7909
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
1.x, 2.5, 2.7
Company Country
IT
Industries Served
research, education
Software Platform
YARP
Availability Status
available
Programming Interface
code_ros, proprietary_app
Additional Information
- Designed for developing and testing embodied AI algorithms. - Used in robotics laboratories worldwide. - Active in industrial partnerships for technology transfer. - Focus on learning and adaptation from mistakes. - Robust for real-world practical scenarios.

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