The Herb is a Mobile Manipulator developed by University of Washington, launched 2006. Key specifications: arm dof 14, base speed 1.5 m/s, battery 6 h, navigation vision.
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Overview
Herb (Home Exploring Robot Butler) is an autonomous robot with a mobile base and two arms designed to perform tasks in human environments. It features two 7-DOF Barrett WAM arms, a Segway RMP 200 mobile base, and advanced sensors including RGBD cameras and 3D laser scanning. The robot is capable of recognizing objects, planning safe motions for collaborative manipulation, and learning household tasks like food preparation and object handling in kitchens and other domestic spaces.
Flagship features
- Herb stands for Home Exploring Robot Butler
- Developed by a team led by Siddhartha Srinivasa at Carnegie Mellon
- Funding initially sourced from Intel and a National Science Foundation center
- Evolved through multiple versions from its original 2006 design to current capabilities
- Integrates with Linux OS and custom control software
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Viability
HERB cameo on The X-Files
Specifications
Category: Mobile Manipulator- Arm DOF
- 14
- Base speed
- 1.5 m/s
- Battery
- 6 h
- Navigation
- vision
- ROS
- Yes
Detailed specifications
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- Company Country
- US
- Additional Information
- - Herb stands for Home Exploring Robot Butler. - Developed by a team led by Siddhartha Srinivasa at Carnegie Mellon. - Funding initially sourced from Intel and a National Science Foundation center. - Evolved through multiple versions from its original 2006 design to current capabilities. - Integrates with Linux OS and custom control software.
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Company milestones
- Nov 2017DeploymentHERB cameo on The X-Files
- 2027MilestoneOperational year on ISS planned
- 2018MilestoneRobot film festival top honors
- 2012MilestoneHERB 2.0 paper published
- —DeploymentFirst ISS deployment planned
- —MilestoneFirst ISS mission sequencing
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Herb?
- The Herb is developed by University of Washington.
- What type of robot is the Herb?
- The Herb is a Mobile Manipulator made by University of Washington.
- How much does the Herb cost?
- Pricing for the Herb is not publicly listed — contact University of Washington for a quote.
- When was the Herb launched?
- The Herb was launched in 2006.
- What are the key specifications of the Herb?
- Key specifications of the Herb: arm dof 14, base speed 1.5 m/s, battery 6 h, navigation vision, ros Yes.
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