Bandit
Built by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics · United States· Launched 2006
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Overview
Bandit is a friendly, socially assistive humanoid robot. It's been used to help children with autism, motivate older adults in physical exercise, and provide therapies to stroke patients. The goal of the Bandit project was developing a humanoid robot for research in socially assistive robotics, including interaction with children and adults in school, home, office, and hospital settings. Led by Maja Mataric, a team at the Interaction Lab at University of Southern California in Los Angeles and BlueSky Robotics designed a robot that is safe, expressive, and affordable. Bandit uses joint friction to hold the arms in a desired pose and a small amount of power to move to new poses. This limits its manipulation skills but lets it gesture and interact safely with people. Its relatively small size means users are not intimidated, and its face is simple, so it is easy to relate to and understand. The first prototype was created in 2004; the researchers designed an improved version in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 and 2008 they built six copies of the new design, which are the robots they use in their studies today.
Flagship features
- Modular software platform allowing capability expansion
- Works with any end effector and integrates seamlessly with existing systems
- Core SDK enables a natural language prompt to identify objects and generate 3D pick points
- Installations can be done without extensive technical setup, eliminating the need for cloud dependencies
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Full bipedal
- Bipedal
- 0.6 kg
- No
- High-Performance Compute Unit
- 3D depth camera
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Code python
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- Research
- Indoor
- Medical, research
- Under US$10K
- Purchase
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- 106.68 cm
- 7.2 kg
- 15
- 5
Taller than 14% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec
Heavier than 8% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 18% of 238 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 16% of 190 Humanoid robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- warehouse transport,assembly,research
- socially assistive
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1066
Movement & precision1
- path planning
Sensing & perception4
- depth
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Safety & certification1
- -20°c to +75°c
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Deployment Count
- 2
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- No
Who uses it
No named customer yet
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2008DeploymentSix Bandit robots used in lab studies
- 2007LaunchBandit design completed and first copies built
- Not yet on fileMilestoneBandit used in socially assistive robotics research
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Bandit?
- The Bandit is developed by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Bandit?
- The Bandit is a Humanoid robot made by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics.
- How much does the Bandit cost?
- Pricing for the Bandit is not publicly listed. Contact USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Bandit launched?
- The Bandit was launched in 2006.
- What are the key specifications of the Bandit?
- Key specifications of the Bandit: form factor full bipedal, height 106.68 cm, weight 7.2 kg, mobility bipedal, moving joints 15.
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