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THOR-RD

Built by RoMeLa · South Korea

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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51.8/ 100

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Specs on file11%83/100
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Overview

THOR-RD (Tactical Hazardous Operations Robot – Rapid Deployment) is a disaster relief humanoid robot that is a modified version of THOR-OP2. It is fully actuated with 31 degrees of freedom controlled by modular position control actuators, and uses IMUs, F/T sensors, LIDARS, webcams, and other various sensors to conduct both locomotion and manipulation. At 150 cm and 54 kg, THOR-RD is about the same size as a person, and has the functionality to match. It participated in the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals in 2015 in Pomona, California, USA, while it also became a world champion in robot soccer competition Robocup 2015 held at Hefei, China.

Flagship features

  • Designed for human-centric environments encountered in disaster areas
  • Can use human tools to aid in task completion
  • Funded by DARPA, representing significant advancements in robotics for emergency situations

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
IMU, F/T sensors, LIDAR
Yes

41% of humanoid robots have it

No code gui
Yes

64% of humanoid robots have it

Indoor
Emergency response, robotics research
Purchase
79 kg

Heavier than 82% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec

31

More joints than 62% of 237 Humanoid robots with this spec

30 kg

Carries more than 91% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
disaster relief
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1500
Sensing & perception3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety & certification1
IP69K
Buying & support2
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Availability Status
available

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024Milestone20-year humanoid robotics milestone
  • 2004MilestoneHumanoid robotics program begins
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRoMeLa founded at UCLA
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneTHOR-RD described as a disaster-relief humanoid robot

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the THOR-RD?
The THOR-RD is developed by RoMeLa, based in South Korea.
What type of robot is the THOR-RD?
The THOR-RD is a Humanoid robot made by RoMeLa.
How much does the THOR-RD cost?
The THOR-RD is listed at US$49,500 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from RoMeLa. Contact them for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the THOR-RD?
Key specifications of the THOR-RD: weight 79 kg, moving joints 31, payload 30 kg, sensors IMU, F/T sensors, LIDAR, lidar Yes.

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