Toyota has revealed its third generation humanoid robot, the T-HR3, which might be controlled and synchronized with the operator’s movements. The user wears data gloves and an HTC Vive VR headset that’s linked to cameras to show the robot’s perspective. T-HR3 stands 1.54 meters tall and weighs 75kg ( 5 feet, 1 inches / 165 pounds) and was developed to explore the chance of helping humans in the home, medical facilities, construction sites, disaster areas, and even in space, Toyota says.
When the user moves, the MMS signals to the robot’s 29 body parts (including ten fingers) to move. The operator will move the robot forwards or laterally by making walking movements while remaining in place. The robot also has a balance control, so if it collides with an object, it can keep its balance. Force will be controlled as well, as highlighted by the video when the robot gently picks up a balloon-like ball.
“The Partner robot team members are committed to using the technology in T-HR3 to develop friendly and useful robots that coexist with humans and assist them in their daily lives,” said Akifumi Tamaoki, GM of Toyota’s robots. “Looking ahead, the core technologies developed on this platform can facilitate inform and advance future development of robots to provide better mobility for everyone.”
T-HR3 are shown at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo from Nov 29th to Dec second. too bad it can’t do backflips.
