The AILA is a Research robot developed by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center, launched 2010.
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Overview
AILA (Artificial Intelligence Lightweight Android) is a humanoid robot used by researchers to study mobile manipulation, robot perception, and artificial intelligence. Equipped with a six-wheel mobile base, autonomous navigation capabilities, and lightweight arms capable of lifting up to 8 kg, AILA is designed to perform tasks in human environments and has been trained as a prototype astronaut.
Flagship features
- Developed as a research platform for mobile manipulation
- Notable projects include Robofoot and SpaceBot
- Designed for high payload-to-weight efficiency
- Incorporates advanced sensor suite for navigation and interaction
- Collaborates with Uni Bremen on research and deployment
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Founded as DFKI laboratory in Bremen
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 8 kg
- Speed
- 2.22 m/s
- Weight
- 5.5 kg
- Battery
- 0.5 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2006
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 32
Other6
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Max Speed M S
- 2.22
- Company Country
- DE
- Compatible Vision
- Prosilica GC780C,Hokuyo URG,Mesa SR-4000,Hokuyo UTM
- Fieldbus Protocols
- CAN
- Additional Information
- - Developed as a research platform for mobile manipulation. - Notable projects include Robofoot and SpaceBot. - Designed for high payload-to-weight efficiency. - Incorporates advanced sensor suite for navigation and interaction. - Collaborates with Uni Bremen on research and deployment.
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Company milestones
- 2006MilestoneFounded as DFKI laboratory in Bremen
- 1988MilestoneDFKI founded
- —MilestoneCharlie iStruct Demonstrator project page
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the AILA?
- The AILA is developed by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center.
- What type of robot is the AILA?
- The AILA is a Research robot made by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center.
- How much does the AILA cost?
- Pricing for the AILA is not publicly listed — contact DFKI Robotics Innovation Center for a quote.
- When was the AILA launched?
- The AILA was launched in 2010.
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