Persona Humanoid Platform
Industrial humanoid robots designed for real work environments such as shipyards, construction sites, and energy infrastructure. Built to perform skilled tasks including welding, inspection, maintenance, and fabrication, helping companies address labor shortages, improve safety, and increase operational efficiency.
Primary use case: Skilled industrial labor in shipbuilding, construction, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing — particularly welding, inspection, fabrication, and maintenance
Height
175 cm
Weight
85 kg
Specifications
Physical
Height
175 cm
Weight
85 kg
Locomotion
bipedal
Manipulation
Hand Type
Custom humanoid hand (R2 Hand) with fine dexterity, compatible with industrial tools
Power & Autonomy
Autonomy Level
assisted
AI & Compute
AI Capabilities
welding, grinding, inspection, material handling, equipment maintenance, fabrication, painting, assembly, teleoperation
Commercial
Availability
Lease a Humanoid (leasing model offered)
Primary Use Case
Skilled industrial labor in shipbuilding, construction, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing — particularly welding, inspection, fabrication, and maintenance
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