Halley: Ambassador Robot 001 (2015)
Here is a quick description:
Supported by a microgrant from the Frank-Ratchye Fund for Art @ the Frontier, this is a laser cut, 2.6-ft humanoid robot with 21 metal gear servomotors and an Android phone for a face
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Ambassador Robot No. 001, also known as Halley, is a 2.6-foot humanoid automaton built for the sole purpose of exploring what it means to be human from a non-human perspective. The primary means of achieving this is through human-robot interaction, where the robot, Halley, emulates as many human functions as possible while interfacing with another person. In order to connect with the idea of being human, a humanoid shape of respectable size is deemed necessary, along with an array of face-to-face communication techniques. A speaker, camera, and microphone satisfies the need for basic sensory input and output. Gestures, such as raising hands to ask questions, are supported by Halley's movable arms and legs. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to express emotions will be achieved through the clever use of an Android phone as a face. The ultimate goal for this project is to have Halley take the place of a student in a classroom.
Instructables Documentation: http://www.instructables.com/id/Halley-Ambassador-Robot-001/
GitHub: https://github.com/johnchoi313/Halley-Ambassador-Robot-001
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Club: https://roboticsclub.org/
Frank Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry: http://studioforcreativeinquiry.org/
Poppy Project: https://forum.poppy-project.org/t/halley-a-robot-inspired-by-the-poppy-project/1125
Here is a quick description:
Supported by a microgrant from the Frank-Ratchye Fund for Art @ the Frontier, this is a laser cut, 2.6-ft humanoid robot with 21 metal gear servomotors and an Android phone for a face
Here is a longer description:
Ambassador Robot No. 001, also known as Halley, is a 2.6-foot humanoid automaton built for the sole purpose of exploring what it means to be human from a non-human perspective. The primary means of achieving this is through human-robot interaction, where the robot, Halley, emulates as many human functions as possible while interfacing with another person. In order to connect with the idea of being human, a humanoid shape of respectable size is deemed necessary, along with an array of face-to-face communication techniques. A speaker, camera, and microphone satisfies the need for basic sensory input and output. Gestures, such as raising hands to ask questions, are supported by Halley's movable arms and legs. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to express emotions will be achieved through the clever use of an Android phone as a face. The ultimate goal for this project is to have Halley take the place of a student in a classroom.
Instructables Documentation: http://www.instructables.com/id/Halley-Ambassador-Robot-001/
GitHub: https://github.com/johnchoi313/Halley-Ambassador-Robot-001
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Club: https://roboticsclub.org/
Frank Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry: http://studioforcreativeinquiry.org/
Poppy Project: https://forum.poppy-project.org/t/halley-a-robot-inspired-by-the-poppy-project/1125
