Affetto
Built by Osaka University · Japan· Launched 2011
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Overview
Affetto is an android robot head created by researchers at Osaka University that can mimic human emotions through facial expressions. The robot can scrunch its nose, smile, close its eyes, and frown. The second-generation model features added skin and hair, and uses 116 facial points with deformation units to create nuanced expressions and enable deeper interaction with humans through quantified facial movements.
Key specs
- Built for cognitive developmental robotics, human social development research and facial expression research
- Used across research and healthcare
- Programmed through no code gui
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 2011
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- eldercare assistance
- human-robot interaction robot
- research,healthcare
Movement & precision1
- 22
Buying & support6
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Affetto Ver.1 (2011 head & upper body),Affetto leg mechanism (2014),Affetto Ver.2 upper body (2015),Affetto Ver.2 head (2018)
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- JP
Who uses it
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2018MilestoneSecond-generation Affetto coverage expands
- 2011MilestonePneuborn-7II and Pneuborn-13 unveiled
- 2011MilestoneAffetto described as a realistic robot baby
- 2011MilestoneAffetto introduced at Osaka University
- 2006LaunchCB2 child robot introduced
- Not yet on fileLaunchActroid created
- Not yet on fileMilestoneOfficial founding
- Not yet on fileMilestoneHistorical roots
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Affetto?
- The Affetto is developed by Osaka University, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Affetto?
- The Affetto is a Research robot made by Osaka University.
- How much does the Affetto cost?
- Pricing for the Affetto is not publicly listed. Contact Osaka University for a quote.
- When was the Affetto launched?
- The Affetto was launched in 2011.
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