The PAUL is a Hospitality robot developed by MetraLabs (Germany), launched 2023, priced at $8,176 USD. Key specifications: payload 250 kg, screen 15", pricing model purchase.
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Overview
Interactive visitor guide robot for museum environments and cultural institutions.
Flagship features
- High-precision hand tracking with millimeter-level accuracy
- Integrated haptic feedback for real-time tactile response
- Full anatomical hand with 25 degrees of freedom
- Modular and multi-user design
- Fast and persistent calibration
- Extended integration with Unreal Engine, Unity, and MotionBuilder
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Kmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
Price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Hospitality- Payload
- 250 kg
- Screen
- 15"
- Pricing model
- purchase
Company profile
- Founded
- 2001
Detailed specifications
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 2
Sensors1
- Rotating Camera
- 360° View
Other13
- Night Mode
- Infrared Camera
- Sub Category
- intralogistics_transport
- Auto Charging
- true
- Dimensions Mm
- 472 mm (L) x 640 mm (W) x 905 mm (H)
- Specs Sources
- View Link
- Video Storage
- Memory Card + Cloud Storage
- Company Country
- US
- Operating System
- Android
- Industries Served
- manufacturing,logistics
- Specs Source Pass
- phase_d_detect_enrich
- Availability Status
- available
- Charging Time Hours
- 5
- Additional Information
- - High-precision hand tracking with millimeter-level accuracy - Integrated haptic feedback for real-time tactile response - Full anatomical hand with 25 degrees of freedom - Modular and multi-user design - Fast and persistent calibration - Extended integration with Unreal Engine, Unity, and MotionBuilder - Full SDK support for custom development
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Company milestones
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans fleet-wide TORY rollout
- 2015DeploymentTORY permanently deployed at ADLER
- 2015DeploymentADLER permanent TORY deployment begins
- 2010Awardit-innovation prize
- 2007AwardThuringian Research Award
- 2007PartnershipExport to USA, China, and Australia
- 2007LaunchFirst interactive shopping robot launched
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the PAUL?
- The PAUL is developed by MetraLabs, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the PAUL?
- The PAUL is a Hospitality robot made by MetraLabs.
- How much does the PAUL cost?
- The PAUL is priced $8,176 USD.
- When was the PAUL launched?
- The PAUL was launched in 2023.
- What are the key specifications of the PAUL?
- Key specifications of the PAUL: payload 250 kg, screen 15", pricing model purchase.
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