CB2
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.
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The robot's name stands for "Child robot with Biomimetic Body."
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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
- 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.