Rillo
Rillo is a wheeled dual-arm mobile manipulation robot developed by the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). Designed for home and assistive care applications, it features a humanoid-style upper body with two arms mounted on a wheeled mobile base, enabling it to perform dexterous manipulation tasks in human environments. TRI developed Rillo as part of its eldercare and home assistance research mission, training the platform to execute household tasks such as picking up objects, surface cleaning, and operating in kitchens and living spaces designed for humans.
Primary use case: Home assistance and eldercare tasks including object manipulation, household chores, and assistive care in domestic environments
Specifications
Physical
Locomotion
Wheeled
Commercial
Availability
Research / Not Commercial
Primary Use Case
Home assistance and eldercare tasks including object manipulation, household chores, and assistive care in domestic environments
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