The Na'vi Shaman is a Humanoid robot developed by Walt Disney Imagineering (United States), launched 2017. Key specifications: form factor anthropomorphic torso, height 274.3 cm, weight 170 kg, mobility static.
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Overview
A highly expressive humanoid/alien-like robot with fluid movements and lifelike features. The Na'vi Shaman welcomes guests at Na'vi River Journey in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Florida. With 42 degrees of freedom in the head, the robot performs a wide range of facial expressions that emulate emotion and convey feeling, featuring independent shoulder movements in 9-DoF arms for realistic body language.
Flagship features
- One of the most complex Audio-Animatronics® figures ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering
- Featured in the Na’vi River Journey attraction at Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Designed to immerse guests in the world of Avatar with advanced animatronic technology and storytelling
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Walt Disney World / Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Viability
Disney Imagineering unveils Stuntronics
Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- anthropomorphic torso
- Height
- 274.3 cm
- Weight
- 170 kg
- Mobility
- static
- Total DOF
- 81
- DOF / arm
- 9
- Battery
- 16 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Onboard compute
- Custom control software
- Sensors
- rotary_encoders
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- No
- VLM on-board
- No
- Imitation learning
- No
- Bimanual
- No
- Stair climbing
- No
- Programming
- Custom control software
- ROS 1
- No
- ROS 2
- No
- API / SDK
- No
- Maturity
- production scale
- Environments
- indoor
- Industries
- retail_service
Company profile
- Founded
- 1952
Detailed specifications
Other13
- Height Mm
- 2743
- Applications
- entertainment
- Sub Category
- anthropomorphic_torso
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Company Country
- US
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Deployment Notes
- Located at Animal Kingdom within Pandora, enjoyed by families and guests of all ages.
- Country Of Origin
- USA
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Target Industries
- entertainment
- Availability Status
- available
- Primary Applications
- service_reception
- Additional Information
- - One of the most complex Audio-Animatronics® figures ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering. - Featured in the Na’vi River Journey attraction at Pandora – The World of Avatar. - Designed to immerse guests in the world of Avatar with advanced animatronic technology and storytelling.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Walt Disney World / Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- 2018LaunchDisney Imagineering unveils Stuntronics
- 2017DeploymentNa'vi River Journey opens with Shaman of Songs
- 2017MilestoneMost advanced Disney Imagineering animatronic
- 1986MilestoneAdopted Walt Disney Imagineering name
- 1965MilestoneMerged into Walt Disney Productions
- 1953MilestoneRenamed WED Enterprises
- 1952MilestoneFounded as Walt Disney, Inc.
- —MilestoneStuntronics platform development explained by Disney
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Na'vi Shaman?
- The Na'vi Shaman is developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Na'vi Shaman?
- The Na'vi Shaman is a Humanoid robot made by Walt Disney Imagineering.
- How much does the Na'vi Shaman cost?
- Pricing for the Na'vi Shaman is not publicly listed — contact Walt Disney Imagineering for a quote.
- When was the Na'vi Shaman launched?
- The Na'vi Shaman was launched in 2017.
- What are the key specifications of the Na'vi Shaman?
- Key specifications of the Na'vi Shaman: form factor anthropomorphic torso, height 274.3 cm, weight 170 kg, mobility static, total dof 81.
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