Aldebaran · Humanoid robots

Romeo

Research platform for human assistance and interaction studies

Overview

Originally developed by Aldebaran, Romeo was a full-scale humanoid research platform. Its design focused on understanding how robots could support elderly or dependent individuals in daily life. The robot incorporates an articulated torso and dexterous hands, running on the NAOqi software framework.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Research platform
Communication
WiFi, Ethernet
Degrees of Freedom
37
Height
1467 mm
Locomotion
Bipedal
Sensors
Four 2D cameras (eyes + forehead) and one 3D depth sensor (ASUS Xtion), microphones; joint torque inferred from motor current (no dedicated force sensors)
Weight
36.66 kg

Where it performs

  • Designed specifically for human assistance and daily life interaction research.
  • Articulated multi-vertebra trunk provides flexible upper body movement.
  • Equipped with multiple cameras and a 3D depth sensor for perception.

What to check before buying

  • This robot is a discontinued research platform, not a commercial product.
  • No longer actively manufactured or supported by the original developer.
  • Limited availability, likely only for existing research institutions.

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