Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
Built by Waseda University · Japan· Launched 2011
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Overview
The Waseda Flutist is a robot that can play the flute just like a human can. It has lungs, a mouth, and a tongue that are closely modeled on human organs, and it's technically proficient, albeit robotic. The robot performs a duet with a professional flutist. The Waseda Flutist was created by Atsuo Takanishi, Jorge Solis, and colleagues at Waseda University, in Tokyo. The Flutist robot is essentially made up of two acrylic cylinders and bellows for the lungs, a vibrato mechanism to imitate human vocal cords, an artificial tongue and lips made of a thermoplastic rubber called Septon, two CCD cameras for the eyes, and flexible arms and fingers that can open and close. Together, these 'organs' have 41 degrees of freedom and are driven by complex mechanical systems of motorized levers and pulleys under the control of actuators and a computer.
Flagship features
- Built by the Humanoid Robotics Institute at Waseda University
- Has featured in many academic presentations and events
- Utilizes MIDI technology for control
- Part of a series of flutist robots aimed at artistic applications
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 150 kg
- Fully autonomous
- 2011
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- education
- education,music
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1700
Movement & precision4
- 19
- 32
- 7
- 12
Sensing & perception6
- Yes
- Camera Count
- 2
- imu,ccd camera
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- Three computers (one for controlling the robot, one for generating the accompaniment MIDI data, and one for processing d
- proprietary app
Buying & support1
- Model Variants
- WF-1,WF-2,WF-3RIX,WF-4,WF-4RIV,WF-4RV
Who uses it
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2009MilestoneMusical robots perform duets
- 2009MilestonePlanned future use in care settings
- 2009LaunchDevelopment of Waseda Flutist Robot WF-4RVI
- 2009DeploymentWaseda flute robot joined duet performance
- May 2009MilestoneKOBIAN introduced as an emotional humanoid robot
- Oct 2008MilestoneWF-4RIV development paper presented
- 2008DeploymentWF-4RVI presented at BioRob 2008
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI?
- The Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI is developed by Waseda University, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI?
- The Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI is a Research robot made by Waseda University.
- How much does the Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI cost?
- Pricing for the Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI is not publicly listed. Contact Waseda University for a quote.
- When was the Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI launched?
- The Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI was launched in 2011.
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