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Surena

Built by University of Tehran · Iran

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Surena is a Research robot developed by University of Tehran (Iran), launched 2019.

RoboScore

29.5/ 100

Weak evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%50/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2019. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

Surena is a humanoid robot manufactured by University of Tehran. humanoid robots Surena is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Flagship features

  • Advanced voice and gesture recognition capabilities
  • Enhanced hand dexterity for precise manipulation of objects
  • Suitable for various educational and research purposes
  • Versatile human-robot interaction features

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2005

Surena IV officially unveiled

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Research
Weight
68 kg
Battery
0.5 h
Launch year
2019
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2005

Detailed specifications

What it is built for8
Applications
research
Sub Category
bipedal
Mobility Type
bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
research platform
Industries Served
Research & Development,Education,Entertainment
Target Industries
research academic
Primary Applications
research development
Deployment Environment
both
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1700
Movement & precision5
Hand Dof
6
Dof Total
43
Dof Per Arm
7
Dof Per Hand
6
Walking Speed Ms
0.7
Controls & integration4
Sensor Suite
cameras,gyroscope,accelerometers,inertial measurement unit (IMU),6-axis force-torque sensors,motor absolute and incremental encoders,current sensors,foot contact sensors,microphone
Ros Compatible
true
Onboard Compute
Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz CPU, GTX 1060 6 GB GDDR5 GPU
Programming Interface
code cpp,code python,code ros
Buying & support11
Price Tier
<10K
Datasheet Url
View Link
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
Surena 1,Surena 2,Surena 3
Price Currency
USD
Pricing Models
capex
Price On Request
false
Country Of Origin
IRN
Is Research Grade
true
Availability Status
available
Deployment Maturity
prototype
Other details1
Developer Unit Price Usd
99

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Company milestones

  • Dec 2019LaunchSurena IV officially unveiled
  • Dec 2019LaunchSurena 4 officially unveiled
  • 2017LaunchSurena Mini unveiled at Iran Lab 2017
  • 2015LaunchSurena III unveiled
  • 2010MilestoneSurena robot development begins
  • 2008LaunchSurena first generation introduced

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Surena?
The Surena is developed by University of Tehran, based in Iran.
What type of robot is the Surena?
The Surena is a Research robot made by University of Tehran.
How much does the Surena cost?
Pricing for the Surena is not publicly listed — contact University of Tehran for a quote.
When was the Surena launched?
The Surena was launched in 2019.

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