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Torobo

Torobo by Tokyo Robotics is a 1.66m humanoid robot with 7-axis dual arms, torque sensing, ROS compatibility, and AI-driven autonomous capabilities for industrial and service tasks.
In Development
Japan
Humanoid
Specifications
Dev Doc
Website
Made by
Tokyo Robotics Inc.
Software Type
Closed Source
Software Package
ROS (Robot Operating System) support. Gazebo simulator compatibility. MoveIt! for trajectory planning and collision avoidance. Deep Predictive Learning algorithms for autonomous task execution.
Actuators
High-precision actuators in all joints, including 7-axis arms, waist, neck, and mobile base, enabling smooth, human-like motion and force control.
Compiute
Onboard computing compatible with ROS, supporting real-time control, sensor processing, and AI-based learning algorithms.
Sensors
Torque sensors on all arm and waist joints Force sensors for impedance control Cameras and other sensors for environment perception (details not specified)
Max Op. time
mins

Robot Brief

Torobo is a full-body humanoid robot developed by Tokyo Robotics to accelerate research and industrial applications involving human-like robots. Standing approximately 1.6 to 1.66 meters tall with a width around 59 to 62.5 cm, Torobo closely matches human size and strength. It features dual 7-axis arms, a 3-axis waist, a 3-axis neck, and a 4-axis omnidirectional mobile base, providing a wide range of motion similar to humans in both living and working environments. Equipped with torque sensors on all arm and waist joints, Torobo uses impedance control for safe, force-controlled contact with objects and humans, enabling it to perform delicate assembly, cooking, and physical interaction tasks. It supports ROS (Robot Operating System), allowing seamless transition between simulation (Gazebo) and real-world operation with advanced motion planning and self-interference detection. Torobo has demonstrated complex skills such as autonomous table wiping using Deep Predictive Learning (DPL), precise hammering, and wood sawing. Tokyo Robotics plans to launch a new version in Japan by March 2025, with international release later that year.

Use Cases

Torobo performs a variety of industrial and service tasks requiring dexterous manipulation and safe human-robot interaction, including autonomous cleaning, assembly, cooking, and tool use. It can navigate environments on its omnidirectional base, manipulate objects with human-like arms, and adapt its motions in real time through AI learning methods.

Industries

  • Industrial Automation: Assembly, material handling, and precision tasks.
  • Service Robotics: Cooking, cleaning, and human interaction.
  • Research & Development: Robotics R&D, machine learning, and AI integration.
  • Human-Robot Collaboration: Safe interaction in shared workspaces.

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Specifications

Length
mm
Width
625
mm
Height (ResT)
mm
Height (Stand)
-
1660
mm
Height (Min)
mm
Height (Max)
mm
Weight (With Batt.)
-
kg
Weight (NO Batt.)
-
160
kg
Max Step Height
-
mm
Max Slope
+/-
-
°
Op. Temp (min)
-
°C
Op. Temp (Max)
-
°C
Ingress Rating
-
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Intro

Torobo is a humanoid robot approximately 166 cm tall and weighing around 160 kg. It features dual 7-axis arms capable of lifting 7-8 kg under worst-case conditions and up to 20 kg in favorable scenarios. The robot’s 3-axis waist and neck, combined with a 4-axis omnidirectional mobile base, provide human-like mobility and dexterity. Torque sensors at all arm and waist joints enable impedance control, ensuring safe and skillful physical interaction. Torobo supports ROS, enabling developers to simulate and control the robot using Gazebo and MoveIt!. Its software includes trajectory planning, self-interference detection, and Cartesian impedance control. Demonstrations include autonomous table wiping with Deep Predictive Learning, precise hammering, and sawing. The robot is designed for research, industrial automation, and collaborative human environments.

Connectivity

  • ROS-based communication and control
  • Likely Wi-Fi and Ethernet for network connectivity (standard in ROS systems)
  • USB and other typical robot interface ports

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Capabilities

  • Dual 7-axis arms with 7-8 kg payload (up to 20 kg max)
  • 3-axis waist and neck for flexible torso and head movement
  • 4-axis omnidirectional mobile base for smooth navigation
  • Torque sensing and impedance control for safe, force-controlled contact
  • ROS compatibility with Gazebo simulation and MoveIt! motion planning
  • Autonomous task learning via Deep Predictive Learning (DPL)
  • Demonstrated skills: table wiping, hammering nails, wood sawing

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