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.