Human Support Robot
Built by Toyota Motor · Japan
The Human Support Robot is a Mobile Manipulator developed by Toyota Motor (Japan), launched 2012. Key specifications: arm dof 32, navigation lidar_slam, ros Yes.
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Overview
The Human Support Robot (HSR) is a compact mobile manipulator for the disabled and elderly. HSR can move around the house, keep watch over family members, and fetch objects. Its creators hope to make HSR beneficial to all people in the near future.
Flagship features
- HSR is part of Toyota's Partner family of robots
- Designed to meet the demand for long-term elderly care in Japan
- Unique smooth omni-directional movement and highly maneuverable design
- Used in RoboCup@Home league and World Robot Summit
- Features a telescoping body for extended reach
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Toyota announces partnership with Preferred Networks
Availability
Specifications
Category: Mobile Manipulator- Arm DOF
- 32
- Navigation
- lidar_slam
- ROS
- Yes
Company profile
- Founded
- 1937
Detailed specifications
What it is built for9
- Applications
- healthcare,hazardous env
- Sub Category
- wheeled humanoid
- Mobility Type
- wheeled
- Humanoid Subtype
- wheeled humanoid
- Industries Served
- healthcare,construction
- Target Industries
- healthcare
- Terrain Capability
- flat indoor
- Primary Applications
- eldercare assistance
- Deployment Environment
- both
Size & capacity4
- Height Cm
- 135
- Height Mm
- 1540
- Lifting Capacity Kg
- 1.2
- Payload Continuous Kg
- 1.2
Movement & precision5
- Dof Total
- 32
- Dof Per Hand
- 10
- Max Speed M S
- 0.222
- Stair Climbing
- none
- Walking Speed Ms
- 0.22
Controls & integration3
- Sensor Suite
- torque sensor
- Onboard Compute
- Torque Servo Module
- Programming Interface
- voice,tablet
Buying & support4
- Country Of Origin
- JPN
- Is Research Grade
- true
- Availability Status
- limited-markets
- Deployment Maturity
- alpha pilot
Other details1
- Teleoperation Method
- teleoperation
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Company milestones
- Sep 2019PartnershipToyota announces partnership with Preferred Networks
- Aug 2019PartnershipToyota announces Hackathon for HSR innovation
- Aug 2019MilestoneToyota announced HSR innovation hackathon in Tokyo
- Aug 1937MilestoneToyota Motor Co., Ltd. established
- 2026MilestonePotaro operating metrics updated
- 2023Deployment24 Potaro units introduced at Toyota Memorial Hospital
- 2020MilestoneHSR announced for Tokyo Olympics visitor support
- 2020DeploymentHSR deployed at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Human Support Robot?
- The Human Support Robot is developed by Toyota Motor, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Human Support Robot?
- The Human Support Robot is a Mobile Manipulator made by Toyota Motor.
- How much does the Human Support Robot cost?
- Pricing for the Human Support Robot is not publicly listed — contact Toyota Motor for a quote.
- When was the Human Support Robot launched?
- The Human Support Robot was launched in 2012.
- What are the key specifications of the Human Support Robot?
- Key specifications of the Human Support Robot: arm dof 32, navigation lidar_slam, ros Yes.
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