The Diego-san is a Research robot developed by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics (United States), launched 2010.
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Overview
Diego-san is a humanoid robot designed to study cognitive and social development in infants. Modeled after a 1-year-old baby, it features a giant head to accommodate hardware powering its expressive face. The robot is equipped with 27 servo motors controlling facial expressions, high-definition cameras in the eyes, and 44 pneumatic actuators for body joints, providing 71 degrees of freedom total.
Flagship features
- Designed to approximate the complexity of a human body with actuators mimicking human muscle dynamics
- Head features Hanson Robotics' patented 'Frubber' skin for realistic facial expressions
- Funded by the National Science Foundation
- Previous work by the lab includes the RUBI Project with Sony QRIO
- Future plans include adding tactile sensors for a sense of touch
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Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 30 kg
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
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- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
Other3
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Company Country
- US
- Additional Information
- - Designed to approximate the complexity of a human body with actuators mimicking human muscle dynamics. - Head features Hanson Robotics' patented 'Frubber' skin for realistic facial expressions. - Funded by the National Science Foundation. - Previous work by the lab includes the RUBI Project with Sony QRIO. - Future plans include adding tactile sensors for a sense of touch.
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Company milestones
- Aug 2019AwardCampaign milestone announced
- Nov 1960MilestoneUC San Diego founded
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Diego-san?
- The Diego-san is developed by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Diego-san?
- The Diego-san is a Research robot made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics.
- How much does the Diego-san cost?
- Pricing for the Diego-san is not publicly listed — contact UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Diego-san launched?
- The Diego-san was launched in 2010.
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