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RoboThespian

Life-size interactive performing humanoid sold to science centres and visitor attractions since 2005, one of the longest-running commercial humanoid products.

MakerEngineered Arts
CountryUnited Kingdom
First shown2005
StatusIn production
ActuationPneumatic actuators in early versions and fully electric in later ones, on a fixed base
PowerMains powered installation
SensorsCameras, microphones, touchscreen and proximity sensing for audience interaction
AutonomyTritium operating system running scripted performances with live remote operation

RoboThespian is a full-size humanoid standing on a fixed base, originally driven by pneumatic actuators and later offered in fully electric form. It is built to perform: it delivers scripted presentations, sings, tells jokes, responds to touchscreen or remote prompts and can be driven live by an operator over the internet. Engineered Arts runs it on the same Tritium software used by Ameca and sells or leases units with content packages. Large numbers have been installed in science museums, planetariums, corporate visitor centres and exhibitions worldwide over two decades.

Of note

Maker: engineeredarts.com

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