The Geminoid HI-1 is a Research robot developed by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro L (Japan), launched 2006, priced at $1,000,000 USD.
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Overview
Geminoid HI-1 is an android copy of its creator, Hiroshi Ishiguro, designed to reproduce the voice and head movements of Ishiguro or another operator. Constructed using silicone rubber, pneumatic actuators, powerful electronics, and hair from Ishiguro's own scalp, it is intended to study human-robot interaction and what it means to be human.
Flagship features
- 50 degrees of freedom (Head: 13, Body: 15, Arms and Legs total: 22)
- Tele-operated, uses external control system
- Made from plastic skull, metal skeleton, urethane foam, and silicone skin
- Used for exploring concepts of human presence
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
ARS Electronica festival visitors
Viability
ATR lab leadership role
Price
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 60 kg
- Autonomy
- teleoperated
- Launch year
- 2006
- Price
- $1,000,000 USD
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
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- Company Country
- JP
- Additional Information
- - 50 degrees of freedom (Head: 13, Body: 15, Arms and Legs total: 22) - Tele-operated, uses external control system - Made from plastic skull, metal skeleton, urethane foam, and silicone skin - Used for exploring concepts of human presence
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- ARS Electronica festival visitors· Austriasource ↗
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Company milestones
- 2011MilestoneATR lab leadership role
- 2009MilestoneIshiguro becomes Osaka University professor
- 2009DeploymentReal-world application study at ARS Electronica
- 2006LaunchGeminoid HI-1 unveiled
- —MilestoneHiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories founded
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Geminoid HI-1?
- The Geminoid HI-1 is developed by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro L, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Geminoid HI-1?
- The Geminoid HI-1 is a Research robot made by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro L.
- How much does the Geminoid HI-1 cost?
- The Geminoid HI-1 is priced $1,000,000 USD.
- When was the Geminoid HI-1 launched?
- The Geminoid HI-1 was launched in 2006.
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