Research Robots

Open Platform Humanoid Project

DARwIn-OP (Dynamic Anthropomorphic Robot with Intelligence–Open Platform) is an affordable, miniature-humanoid-robot platform with advanced computational power, sophisticated sensors, high payload capacity, and dynamic motion ability to enable many exciting research and education activities.

Default walking speed: 24.0 cm/sec (9.44 in/sec) 0.25 sec/step – user modifiable gait
Default standing up time from ground: 2.8 sec (from facing down) and 3.9 sec (from facing up) – user modifiable speed
Built-in PC: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 on-board 4GB flash SSD
Management controller (CM-730): ARM CortexM3 STM32F103RE 72MHz
20 actuator modules (6 DOF leg x2+ 3 DOF arm x2 + 2 DOF neck)
Actuators with durable metallic gears (DYNAMIXEL MX-28)
Self-maintenance kit (easy to follow steps and instructions)
Standby mode for low power consumption
3Mbps high-speed Dynamixel bus for joint control
Battery (30 minutes of operations), charger, and external power adapter (Battery can be removed from robot without shutting down by plugging in external power before removal)
Versatile functionality (can accept legacy, current, and future peripherals)
3-axis gyro, 3-axis accelerometer, button x3, detection microphone x2