CB2

Name: CB2
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A grey toddler robot. — CB2 has cameras in its eyes and tactile sensors under its skin. Photo: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/GettyImages

CB2 is a humanoid that mimics the physical and mental capabilities of a 2-year-old child. Its human parents are using the robot to study robot learning and cognition.

Creator

Osaka University

Year

2006

Country

Japan 🇯🇵

Categories

Features

The pneumatic child robot in action. Video: Robot Watch Impress

Did you know?

The robot's name stands for "Child robot with Biomimetic Body."

A grey fleshed toddler sized humanoid robot lies down on cushions. — CB2 mimics the behavior of a toddler. Photo: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/GettyImages

Close up of the robots face with a wide open mouth and expression of suprise. — CB2 can mimic facial expressions. Photo: Osaka University

More Images

A man in glasses holds open the side of the robots "skin" to show the electronics within. — The robot is powered by pneumatic actuators. Photo: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/GettyImages

People gather around the child sized robot. — Researchers at Osaka University work with CB2. Photo: Osaka University

A rear view shows the robots black tether. — A tether is used to power its actuators and electronics. Photo: Osaka University

Specs

Overview: Equipped with flexible actuators and soft skin. Capable of producing babylike motions and standing up (with assistance from a human).
Status: Inactive
Year: 2006
Website: er.ams.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/asadalab/?lang=en
Height: 130 cm
Weight: 33 kg
Sensors: Two cameras in the eyes, two microphones in the ears, 197 tactile sensors under the skin.
Actuators: Five DC motors to control eyeballs and eyelids, and 51 pneumatic actuators to control the body.
Degrees of Freedom (DoF): 63 (Eyes: 5 DoF x 2; Eyebrow: 1 DoF x 2; Cheek: 1 DoF x 2; Mouth: 5 DoF; Neck: 4 DoF; Arm and hand: 11 DoF x 2; Leg: 7 DoF x 2; Waist: 4 DoF)
Materials: Plastic skull, metal skeleton, urethane foam.
Compute: External Linux-based cluster controls actuators, image processing, audio processing, tactile information, and other functions.
Power: External power supply and air compressor.