#13 of 34 ranked Research robots (190 listed)
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Overview
Toyota’s CUE7 basketball robot represents a significant advancement in robotics, utilizing advanced vision, motion planning, and control technologies to execute precise basketball shots. Building upon its predecessor CUE6, which achieved a Guinness World Record, CUE7 features enhanced sensing and planning abilities, allowing it to detect targets, calculate trajectories, and perform consistent, high-precision shooting. Designed to simulate human athletic performance, CUE7 is part of Toyota's exploration of embodied AI in robotics.
Flagship features
- Features a human-like hand for ball handling
- Optimized shooting movement to ensure balance
- Developed and improved since 2018
- Previous model, CUE 3 set a world record with over 2000 consecutive basket throws
- Engaged in a partnership with Levanga Basketball Team for enhanced development
- Aimed to excite audiences through advanced robotics and AI
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 91 kg
- 2026
- US$150,000
- Active
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Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- research
- wheeled humanoid
- sports,robotics
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 2180
Sensing & perception3
- stereo
- vision
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- wifi
Buying & support3
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Availability Status
- prototype
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Apr 2026DeploymentCUE7 public debut at Alvark Tokyo game
- Apr 2026LaunchToyota unveils CUE7 as newest generation of AI basketball robot
- Sep 2025LaunchNext-generation e-Palette goes on sale
- Dec 2024DeploymentMay Mobility launches TMK factory service
- Nov 2017MilestoneT-HR3 demonstration at iREX 2017
- Nov 2017LaunchToyota unveils T-HR3
- Oct 2016LaunchToyota announces Kirobo Mini sales launch
- Dec 2015MilestoneMiraikan exhibit update
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- Sep 17Toyota to deploy humanoid robots at its global plants from 2028
Toyota in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the CUE7?
- The CUE7 is developed by Toyota, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the CUE7?
- The CUE7 is a Research robot made by Toyota.
- How much does the CUE7 cost?
- The CUE7 is listed at US$150,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Toyota. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the CUE7 launched?
- The CUE7 was launched in 2026.
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