The Shalu is a Humanoid robot developed by IIT Bombay, launched 2021, listed at $710 USD (unverified). Key specifications: form factor service humanoid, mobility bipedal, total dof 6, dof / arm 6.
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4 of 9 signals present
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Ranked #57 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #54 · worst #126
2 days carry something the board can name:
- 7 Sept Robo Score rose 6.42 — its evidence changed.
- 9 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 1.25 — the board noticed.
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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
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Institution of Eminence
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- service humanoid
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Total DOF
- 6
- DOF / arm
- 6
- Payload
- 40 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 50 kg
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Sensors
- computer_vision
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- Stair climbing
- Yes
- Programming
- code python,voice
- ROS 1
- No
- API / SDK
- No
- SDK languages
- Python, C++
- Maturity
- production pilot
- Environments
- indoor
- Industries
- education, service
- Price tier
- <10K
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- education,research
- Sub Category
- social-educational
- Target Industries
- logistics 3pl,manufacturing
- Primary Applications
- logistics handling,manufacturing assembly
Size & capacity1
- Payload Per Arm
- false
Movement & precision1
- Arm Dof
- 6
Controls & integration5
- Open Api
- open rest
- Air Gap Capable
- false
- Network Protocols
- wifi 5,ethernet
- Software Platform
- Python-based middleware
- Vision Processing
- on device
Safety & certification2
- Tactile Sensing
- none
- Human Detection Method
- vision human
Buying & support4
- Price On Request
- false
- Country Of Origin
- IN
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Availability Status
- available
Other details11
- Imu Count
- 1
- 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
- Tethered Operation Available
- false
- Software Subscription Required
- false
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Company milestones
- 2018MilestoneInstitution of Eminence
- 1958MilestoneIIT Bombay established
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 $710 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by 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, total dof 6, dof / arm 6, payload 40 kg.
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