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Geminoid DK

Built by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University· Launched 2011

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg UniversityOpen company

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24.2/ 100

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Overview

Geminoid DK is a realistic android designed for research into human-robot interaction. It's modeled after Danish professor Henrik Scharfe, who remotely operates the android as his robotic surrogate.

Flagship features

  • Developed by Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of ATR and Kokoro Co. Ltd
  • Features involuntary muscle movements and breathing activity like a human

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Anthropomorphic torso
Static
No

25% of humanoid robots have it

Custom server and control infrastructure
External cameras, microphones
No

41% of humanoid robots have it

No

26% of humanoid robots have it

No

4% of humanoid robots have it

No

15% of humanoid robots have it

No

32% of humanoid robots have it

No

22% of humanoid robots have it

Flat indoor
Teleoperation
No

52% of humanoid robots have it

No

18% of humanoid robots have it

No

64% of humanoid robots have it

Java
Prototype
Indoor
Research
Purchase
130 cm

Taller than 24% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec

40 kg

Heavier than 37% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec

12

More joints than 11% of 237 Humanoid robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
research
android
Target Industries
research academic
Primary Applications
research development
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1300
Sensing & perception3
Yes
Yes
No
Buying & support2
Is Research Grade
Yes
Availability Status
research-only
Other details3
Teleoperation Method
none
Teleoperation Supported
Yes
No

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2011MilestoneIshiguro Laboratory group leadership at ATR
  • 2011LaunchGeminoid DK unveiled
  • Mar 2011DeploymentFirst Geminoid hosted outside Japan
  • 2010MilestoneGeminoid DK commissioned
  • 2006LaunchGeminoid HI-1 unveiled
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneHiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories founded

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Geminoid DK?
The Geminoid DK is developed by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University.
What type of robot is the Geminoid DK?
The Geminoid DK is a Humanoid robot made by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University.
How much does the Geminoid DK cost?
The Geminoid DK is listed at US$165,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Geminoid DK launched?
The Geminoid DK was launched in 2011.
What are the key specifications of the Geminoid DK?
Key specifications of the Geminoid DK: form factor anthropomorphic torso, height 130 cm, weight 40 kg, mobility static, moving joints 12.

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