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Ropid is a tiny robot designed and developed by Tomotaka Takahashi of Robo Garage at Kyoto University. [1] The name of the robot is a combination of Robot and Rapid.

Tomotaka Takahashi, roboticist and founder of Kyoto University's ROBO-GARAGE since 2018, creates humanoid robots known for their smooth, fluid motions and sleek appearance. Creating a number of humanoid robots entirely by himself, from concept through to production, Takahashi's designs have been featured in art exhibitions celebrating the creation of Astroboy, Time Magazine's Coolest Inventions of 2004, and promotions for Bandai, Panasonic, and Pepsi. He has also worked with toy companies to produce relatively inexpensive robots for the hobby market, including those for Kyosho.

Kyoto University national university located in Kyoto, Japan

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Ropid is a carbon fiber and plastic android that weighs 3.5 pounds. The robot has four onboard gyro sensors and four accelerometers that allow it to operate. [2] This robot can respond to voice commands and has a mouth that moves when it speaks.

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In addition to its communication features, the Ropid can walk, run, and jump faster than many other similarity constructed robots. [3] Ropid uses the "bent knees" method to balance, but appears lifelike because of the speed of its movements. [4] Ropid can jump up to three inches off the ground. [5]

Specification

Name   ROPID  
Height   38 cm  
DOF   30  

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References

  1. ↑ "Ropid Robot can run and jump on your command". CoolestGadgets.com. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
  2. ↑ "Ropid the robot can walk, run, and hop". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
  3. ↑ "Ropid" . Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  4. ↑ "ROPID the adorable humanoid can jump 3-inches into the air, sweep you off your feet". AOL Tech. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
  5. ↑ "Ropid the robot can walk, run, and hop". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
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