Fujitsu Introduces Miniature Humanoid Robot, HOAP-1
Tokyo, September 10, 2001
Fujitsu Automation Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that they have jointly developed a new miniature humanoid robot, named HOAP-1(*1), designed for wide application in research and development of robotic technologies. Fujitsu Automation will begin domestic sales of the robot from today and hopes to sell 100 units within three years. Details on the new robot will be announced at the Robotics Society of Japan meeting to be held September 18 at Tokyo University.
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[Major Features]
| Height | 48 cm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Joint Mobility | 20 DOF (Degrees of Freedom) |
| Operating Command PC | Comes standard with poser, viewer, and basic simulation software. OS: RT-Linux |
| Direct Interface and Robot’s Internal Network |
USB 1.0 (12Mbps) |
| Control cycle | 1ms |
| Power | DC24V x 6.2A (150W) |
| Price | Open |
| Sales Target | 100 robots within 3 years |
| Manufacturer and Seller | Fujitsu Automation Limited |
(*1) HOAP-1 (acronym stands for Humanoid for Open Architecture Platform)
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