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Overview
Shalu is an Indian humanoid robot capable of casual conversations in nine Indian languages and English. It can recognize faces, identify objects using computer vision, and function as a Robot-Teacher in classrooms, conducting quizzes and solving math questions.
Flagship features
- Made from waste materials: plastic, aluminum, cardboard, wood, etc
- Can speak 47 languages total (9 Indian + 38 foreign)
- Designed as a low-cost alternative to Sophia robot
- Awarded 'Most innovative use of Science and Technology' by Jagranjosh
- Included in class 6 Computer Syllabus of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and class 9/10 AI subject of CBSE
- Used as a robot teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Bombay
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Service humanoid
- Bipedal
- 40 kg
- No
- Computer vision
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- Code python, voice
- No
- No
- Python, C++
- Production pilot
- Indoor
- Education, service
25% of humanoid robots have it
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- 6
- 6
- 50 kg
More joints than 1% of 238 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 26% of 190 Humanoid robots with this spec
Carries more than 94% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- education,research
- social-educational
- Target Industries
- logistics 3pl,manufacturing
- Primary Applications
- logistics handling,manufacturing assembly
Size & capacity1
- Payload Per Arm
- No
Movement & precision1
- 6
Sensing & perception9
- Imu Count
- 1
- Yes
- rgb
- Yes
- No
- Tactile Sensing
- none
- Vision Processing
- on device
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration6
- Open Api
- open rest
- Air Gap Capable
- No
- Network Protocols
- wifi 5,ethernet
- Software Platform
- Python-based middleware
- Yes
- wifi,ethernet
Safety & certification1
- Human Detection Method
- vision human
Buying & support4
- Price On Request
- No
- Country Of Origin
- IN
- Is Research Grade
- No
- Availability Status
- available
Other details11
- Ros Support
- ros2 community
- Arm Reach Cm
- 120
- Cloud Telemetry
- none
- Payload Peak Kg
- 50
- Force Limited Arms
- none
- Programming Methods
- vlm language
- Tool Use Capability
- none
- Simulation Platforms
- MuJoCo
- No
- Tethered Operation Available
- No
- Software Subscription Required
- No
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2018MilestoneInstitution of Eminence
- 1958MilestoneIIT Bombay established
IIT Bombay in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
- Sep 8IIT Bombay underwater robot team wins big at RoboSub 2026
IIT Bombay in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Shalu?
- The Shalu is developed by IIT Bombay.
- What type of robot is the Shalu?
- The Shalu is a Humanoid robot made by IIT Bombay.
- How much does the Shalu cost?
- The Shalu is listed at US$710 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from IIT Bombay. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Shalu launched?
- The Shalu was launched in 2021.
- What are the key specifications of the Shalu?
- Key specifications of the Shalu: form factor service humanoid, mobility bipedal, moving joints 6, moving joints per arm 6, payload 40 kg.
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