The Olivia is a Humanoid robot developed by A*STAR Social Robotics L (Singapore), launched 2009. Key specifications: form factor anthropomorphic torso, height 160 cm, weight 152 kg, mobility static.
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Overview
Olivia is a humanoid robot designed to test social robotics technologies. It is currently used as an office receptionist that can greet visitors and provide information. The robot is capable of displaying emotions including happiness and sadness, and is equipped with speech recognition and synthesis, 3D sound localization, and three cameras on its face for vision capabilities.
Flagship features
- Developed by A*STAR Social Robotics Laboratory in Singapore
- Equipped with 8 head microphones and 4 chest microphones for 3D Sound Localization and Speech Enhancement
- Features a Bumblebee 2 DVN1501 mono camera
- Interacts with humans through speech dialogue
- Responds to human requests
- Easy installation and configuration of software
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Olivia Social Robot launched by A*STAR Social Robotics Laboratory
Price
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Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- anthropomorphic torso
- Height
- 160 cm
- Weight
- 152 kg
- Mobility
- static
- Walking speed
- 0.5 m/s
- Total DOF
- 24
- DOF / arm
- 6
- DOF / hand
- 6
- Payload
- 132 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 132 kg
- Battery
- 16 h
- Charge time
- 4.5 h
- Onboard compute
- Intel Core i7
- Sensors
- stereo_camera
- LiDAR
- Yes
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- VLM on-board
- Yes
- Imitation learning
- Yes
- Bimanual
- Yes
- Stair climbing
- Yes
- Terrain
- flat_indoor
- Programming
- proprietary app,teleoperation
- API / SDK
- Yes
- SDK languages
- Java, Kotlin
- Maturity
- prototype
- Environments
- indoor
- Industries
- research_academic
Company profile
- Founded
- 2008
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- ["office receptionist","visitor greeting","information provision","human-robot interaction research","dialogue systems testing","patrolling guard robot (vision and audition tech)"]
- Sub Category
- anthropomorphic torso
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1650
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 26
Buying & support1
- Countries Available
- Singapore
Other details3
- Wifi Supported
- true
- Bluetooth Supported
- true
- Smart Ota Updates Supported
- true
Company milestones
- 2024LaunchOlivia Social Robot launched by A*STAR Social Robotics Laboratory
- 2024PartnershipA*STAR partners with North Star Housing for Olivia deployment
- 2024DeploymentOlivia deployed at North Star Housing's Aspen Gardens communal bistro
- 2024AwardOlivia recognized for advancing social robotics in housing
- 2010LaunchFirst social robots unveiled
- 2009MilestoneOlivia created
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Olivia?
- The Olivia is developed by A*STAR Social Robotics L, based in Singapore.
- What type of robot is the Olivia?
- The Olivia is a Humanoid robot made by A*STAR Social Robotics L.
- How much does the Olivia cost?
- Pricing for the Olivia is not publicly listed — contact A*STAR Social Robotics L for a quote.
- When was the Olivia launched?
- The Olivia was launched in 2009.
- What are the key specifications of the Olivia?
- Key specifications of the Olivia: form factor anthropomorphic torso, height 160 cm, weight 152 kg, mobility static, walking speed 0.5 m/s.
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