The Geminoid HI is a Research robot developed by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro (Japan), launched 2006, listed at $1,000,000 USD (unverified).
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Overview
Geminoid HI-1 is an android copy of its creator, Hiroshi Ishiguro. It reproduces the voice and head movements of Ishiguro (or another operator) and is intended to study what it means to be human. It is capable of performing breathing and blinking movements autonomously.
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
Viability
Geminoid HI-1 unveiled
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 30 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2006
- Price
- $1,000,000 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- research
- Sub Category
- android
- Industries Served
- robotics
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1400
Movement & precision2
- Dof Total
- 50
- Dof Per Arm
- 22
Controls & integration2
- Sensor Suite
- tactile
- Onboard Compute
- External teleoperation control unit and air valve system
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- Geminoid HI-5
- Availability Status
- inactive
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Company milestones
- 2006LaunchGeminoid HI-1 unveiled
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Geminoid HI?
- The Geminoid HI is developed by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Geminoid HI?
- The Geminoid HI is a Research robot made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro.
- How much does the Geminoid HI cost?
- The Geminoid HI is listed at $1,000,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Geminoid HI launched?
- The Geminoid HI was launched in 2006.
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