The authors present the prototype of a new computer simulator for the humanoid robot iCub. The iCub is a new open-source humanoid robot developed as a result of the RobotCub project (robotcub.org), a collaborative European project aiming at developing a new opensource cognitive robotics platform. The iCub simulator has been developed as part of a joint effort with the European project “ITALK” (...

This paper investigates the feasibility of constructing a humanoid robot using existing technology. Firstly, the adoption of the humanoid form is justified. The structure, strength and power capabilities of a human are analysed in engineering terms, and taken to represent the requirements specification for a humanoid robot. Technological alternatives to the biological components are reviewed an...

In this paper we address whole-body manipulation of bulky objects by a humanoid robot. We adopt a “pivoting” manipulation method that allows the humanoid to displace an object without lifting, but by the support of the ground contact. First, the smalltime controllability of pivoting is demonstrated. On its basis, an algorithm for collision-free pivoting motion planning is established taking int...

This chapter introduces the modular humanoid robot Myon, covering its mechatronical design, embedded low-level software, distributed processing architecture, and the complementary experimental environment. The Myon humanoid is the descendant of various robotic hardware platforms which have been built over the years and therefore combines the latest research results on the one hand, and the expe...

In this paper, we developed two noble mechanisms for improving the motions of humanoid robots. The double spherical hip joint provides the equivalent function of waist joints without actually adding them. The backlush clutch is a new drive mechanism for knee joints of humanoid robots, which enables switching between drive and free modes. We developed a humanoid robot equipped with these two mec...

This paper summaries basic principles and concepts of intelligent controls, implemented in humanoid robotics as well as recent algorithms being devised for advanced control of humanoid robots. Secondly, this paper presents a new approach neuro-fuzzy system. We have included some simulating results from our computational intelligence technique that will be applied to our humanoid robot. Subseque...

The development and research on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) between the humanoid robot and autistic children is new and innovative. This paper presents the initial response of stereotyped behavior in HRI between Humanoid Robot NAO and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the Robot-based Intervention Program (RBIP) and normal class session. The presence of stereotyped behavior i...

Seiring perkembangan teknologi yang semakin maju, robot merupakan alat dapat digunakan sebagai bantu manusia dalam pelayanan sosial memiliki beberapa kelebihan. Tujuan pembuatan proyek akhir ini adalah untuk mempermudah pekerjaan penyambutan tamu sehingga pelayanannya selalu menjadi terbaik. Pada penelitian dibuat Robot Humanoid meggunakan Mikrokontroler ATMega2560 pengendali utama, tinggi menc...

One of the great challenges of putting humanoid robots into space is developing cognitive capabilities for the robots with an interface that allows human astronauts to collaborate with the robots as naturally and efficiently as they would with other astronauts. In this joint effort with NASA and the entire Robonaut team we are integrating natural language and gesture understanding, spatial reas...