The KHR-3 is a Education robot developed by Kondo Kagaku (Japan), launched 2009, priced $1,500–$2,629 USD.
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Overview
The Kondo KHR-3 is a popular remote-control hobby robot standing 40 centimeters tall. It can be used for a variety of activities, including robot sumo, synchronized dance competitions, and gymnastics. The robot is able to emulate humanlike movements, including somersaults and backflips, with up to 35 servos on its compact body for precise motion control.
Flagship features
- Equipped with upgraded HearttoHeart software for enhanced performance
- Capable of human-like movements including back flips and somersaults
- Utilizes Daisy chain for improved cable routing and prevention of disconnections
- Features a long battery life
Buyer decision signals
Viability
SME venture prize recognition
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Battery
- 0.13 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2009
- Price
- $1,500–$2,629 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 1964
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Total
- 22
Power & battery3
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
- Battery Capacity Kwh
- 0.00864
- Battery Swap Supported
- false
Sensors2
- Sensor Suite
- gyros,accelerometer,other optional sensors
- Lidar Present
- false
Compute2
- Onboard Compute
- RCB-4HV control board
- Compute Platform
- RCB-4HV
Other36
- Height Cm
- 40.105
- Height Mm
- 305.5
- Vlm Capable
- none
- Applications
- teleoperation,research,hazardous_env
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Fall Recovery
- manual_reset
- Mobility Type
- bipedal
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Price Currency
- JPY
- Pricing Models
- capex
- Stair Climbing
- none
- Air Gap Capable
- true
- Charging Method
- tethered
- Company Country
- TW
- Running Capable
- static_walk
- Deployment Notes
- Used in robotics competitions, hobby projects, and educational settings.
- Humanoid Subtype
- full_bipedal
- Price On Request
- true
- Country Of Origin
- JPN
- Industries Served
- education,hobby
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Target Industries
- research_academic,consumer
- Imitation Learning
- none
- Terrain Capability
- flat_indoor
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Charging Time Hours
- 1.5
- Deployment Maturity
- prototype
- Programming Methods
- teleop_demonstration
- Primary Applications
- research_development
- Teleoperation Method
- joystick,bluetooth
- Programming Interface
- visual_block,proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- - Equipped with upgraded HearttoHeart software for enhanced performance - Capable of human-like movements including back flips and somersaults - Utilizes Daisy chain for improved cable routing and prevention of disconnections - Features a long battery life
- Deployment Environment
- both
- Degrees Of Freedom Total
- 17
- Software Subscription Required
- false
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Company milestones
- 2008AwardSME venture prize recognition
- 2004LaunchKHR-1 humanoid robot launched
- 1982LaunchExpert EX-1 transmitter
- 1964MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneKHR-3 identified as a hobby robot
- —MilestoneKHR-3HV product information available in English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the KHR-3?
- The KHR-3 is developed by Kondo Kagaku, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the KHR-3?
- The KHR-3 is a Education robot made by Kondo Kagaku.
- How much does the KHR-3 cost?
- The KHR-3 is priced $1,500–$2,629 USD.
- When was the KHR-3 launched?
- The KHR-3 was launched in 2009.
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