Telenoid
Built by Ishiguro Lab and ATR · Japan
The Telenoid is a Research robot developed by Ishiguro Lab and ATR (Japan), launched 2010, priced at $8,000–$35,000 USD.
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Overview
Telenoid is a robotic communications device. You connect to the robot over the Internet, and it will transmit your voice and mimic your face and head motions. It's like a mobile phone shaped like an alien. The Telenoid R1 was created at Osaka University by a team led by Hiroshi Ishiguro. The goal was to design a telepresence robot that could reproduce the voice and movements of a remote operator. The size of small child, the robot has a soft torso with a bald head, a doll-like face, and stumps in place of limbs.
Flagship features
- Designed for advanced video conferencing as a communication device
- Ideal for users who cannot attend meetings in person
- Used in education for language teaching with interactive capabilities
- Has received positive feedback from elderly users for its interaction
- Functions via Wi-Fi for remote control and has pre-programmed actions
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Commercial distribution planned by Eager Co.
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 5 kg
- Autonomy
- teleoperated
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- $8,000–$35,000 USD
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for8
- Applications
- teleoperation
- Sub Category
- android
- Mobility Type
- static
- Humanoid Subtype
- anthropomorphic torso
- Industries Served
- research
- Target Industries
- research academic
- Primary Applications
- research development
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 800
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 9[1] or 12[3]
- Dof Total
- 9
- Dof Per Arm
- 2
Controls & integration4
- Sensor Suite
- camera,microphone
- Onboard Compute
- One microcontroller (ARM7 60Hz) is embedded. An external PC is used for Telenoid control.
- Software Platform
- Custom teleoperation system
- Programming Interface
- teleoperation
Buying & support8
- Price Tier
- 10-20K
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Telenoid R2,Telenoid R2w,Telenoid R2l,Telenoid R3,Telenoid R3b,Telenoid R4
- Country Of Origin
- JPN
- Is Research Grade
- true
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- Japan[3]
- Deployment Maturity
- prototype
Other details1
- Teleoperation Method
- sensor headset
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Company milestones
- 2010MilestoneCommercial distribution planned by Eager Co.
- 2010MilestoneResearch collaboration with ATR
- 2010LaunchTelenoid R1 unveiled in Osaka
- —MilestoneIshiguro Lab research focus
- —DeploymentDemonstration at Robot Festival in Wolfsburg
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Telenoid?
- The Telenoid is developed by Ishiguro Lab and ATR, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Telenoid?
- The Telenoid is a Research robot made by Ishiguro Lab and ATR.
- How much does the Telenoid cost?
- The Telenoid is priced at $8,000–$35,000 USD.
- When was the Telenoid launched?
- The Telenoid was launched in 2010.
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