The Roboy is a Research robot developed by University of Zurich, launched 2013.
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Overview
Roboy is a humanoid robot designed as a platform for robotics research, in particular humanlike musculoskeletal actuation. It's open source, and its body is 3D-printed and easy to reproduce. The robot moves using artificial muscles and tendons much like those of humans, with 28 degrees of freedom and the ability to understand speech and detect faces.
At a glance
- Built for telepresence, research and pick and place
- Used across research, education and event
- Programmed through python and ROS
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Force-limited for work alongside people
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Planned Roboy Hug Challenge deployment in Zurich
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 80 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2013
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2012
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- service robot for daily environments, robotics research platform, humanlike musculoskeletal actuation
- Sub Category
- musculoskeletal humanoid
Movement & precision2
- Dof
- 28
- Dof Per Arm
- 6
Controls & integration2
- Compatible Vision
- ZED stereo camera
- Software Platform
- Ubuntu OS, Festival, OpenCV, MPlayer, and custom software in C++
Safety & certification1
- Force Limiting
- true
Buying & support1
- Countries Available
- Switzerland
Company milestones
- Jun 2020DeploymentPlanned Roboy Hug Challenge deployment in Zurich
- Mar 2013LaunchRoboy publicly presented in Zurich
- 2018MilestoneRoboy 2.0 relaunch and planned standing capability
- 2016DeploymentFirst Hack Roboy Day held
- 2012MilestoneFounder/director identified
- 2012MilestoneLab founded
- 2012MilestonePlanned March delivery and public unveiling for Roboy
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Roboy?
- The Roboy is developed by University of Zurich.
- What type of robot is the Roboy?
- The Roboy is a Research robot made by University of Zurich.
- How much does the Roboy cost?
- Pricing for the Roboy is not publicly listed — contact University of Zurich for a quote.
- When was the Roboy launched?
- The Roboy was launched in 2013.
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