T-HR3
The T-HR3 is Toyota Motor Corporation's third-generation humanoid robot, unveiled on November 21, 2017, developed by Toyota's Partner Robot Division. Standing 1.5 meters tall and weighing 75 kg, it features 32 degrees of torque-controlled freedom and 10-fingered hands, with a Torque Servo Module that enables safe, force-aware interaction with surroundings. The T-HR3 is operated remotely via a Master Maneuvering System with wearable controls and a head-mounted display, designed for applications in healthcare, construction, disaster response, and space environments.
Primary use case: Research
Height
154 cm
Weight
75 kg
DOF
32
Specifications
Physical
Height
154 cm
Weight
75 kg
Degrees of Freedom
32
Locomotion
Bipedal
Commercial
Availability
Research Only
Primary Use Case
Research
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