The KHR-3 is a Education robot developed by Kondo Kagaku (Japan), launched 2009, priced at $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
What it is built for9
- Applications
- teleoperation,research,hazardous env
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Mobility Type
- bipedal
- Humanoid Subtype
- full bipedal
- Industries Served
- education,hobby
- Target Industries
- research academic,consumer
- Terrain Capability
- flat indoor
- Primary Applications
- research development
- Deployment Environment
- both
Size & capacity2
- Height Cm
- 40.105
- Height Mm
- 305.5
Movement & precision2
- Dof Total
- 22
- Stair Climbing
- none
Power & runtime3
- Charging Method
- tethered
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
- Battery Swap Supported
- false
Controls & integration5
- Sensor Suite
- gyros,accelerometer,other optional sensors
- Lidar Present
- false
- Air Gap Capable
- true
- Onboard Compute
- RCB-4HV control board
- Programming Interface
- visual block,proprietary app
Buying & support9
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Price Currency
- JPY
- Pricing Models
- capex
- Price On Request
- true
- Country Of Origin
- JPN
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Deployment Maturity
- prototype
Other details11
- Vlm Capable
- none
- Fall Recovery
- manual reset
- Running Capable
- static walk
- Compute Platform
- RCB-4HV
- Imitation Learning
- none
- Charging Time Hours
- 1.5
- Programming Methods
- teleop demonstration
- Battery Capacity Kwh
- 0.00864
- Teleoperation Method
- joystick,bluetooth
- 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 at $1,500–$2,629 USD.
- When was the KHR-3 launched?
- The KHR-3 was launched in 2009.
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