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Dreamer

Built by UT Austin and Meka Robotics· Launched 2012

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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RoboScore

49.8/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%52/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

Dreamer is a research robot developed to be social and work closely with people. It uses compliant actuators, and its head is expressive but deliberately cartoonish to make it easier to interact with. Capable of performing whole-body compliant control. Equipped with series elastic actuators to absorb shocks and provide safe operation.

Flagship features

  • Developed in collaboration with Meka Robotics
  • Utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to interact with humans
  • Capable of responding to human gestures and emotions

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyUT Austin and Meka RoboticsUT Austin and Meka RoboticsList priceUS$400,000From a public sourceAvailabilityNot yet on file

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
1.5 m/s
90.7 kg
0.75 h
Partially autonomous
2012
US$400,000

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
research
indoor
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1727
Movement & precision2
31
1.5
Sensing & perception6
Yes
camera,joint position and torque sensors,force sensors,inertial measurement unit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration2
Intel Core i5 computer
no code gui
Buying & support3
150K+
purchase
Availability Status
discontinued

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Oct 2013MilestoneUT Austin profiles Dreamer as human-centered research robot
  • 2011MilestoneDreamer shown at IROS 2011

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Dreamer?
The Dreamer is developed by UT Austin and Meka Robotics.
What type of robot is the Dreamer?
The Dreamer is a Research robot made by UT Austin and Meka Robotics.
How much does the Dreamer cost?
The Dreamer is listed at US$400,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from UT Austin and Meka Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Dreamer launched?
The Dreamer was launched in 2012.

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