MAHRU & AHRA are

humanoid robot A humanoid robot is a robot resembling the human body in shape. The design may be for functional purposes, such as interacting with human tools and environments and working alongside humans, for experimental purposes, such as the study of bipeda ...

s design and developed by KIST. Unlike other robots such as

ASIMO ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot created by Honda in 2000. In 2002, there were 20 units of the first ASIMO model produced; three different ASIMO models subsequently followed. As of February 2009, there were over ...

, they can obtain artificial intelligence from certain networks. They made public appearances in South Korea.

Features and technology

Form

MAHRU & AHRA stand at 150 cm and weigh 67 kg. They are powered by a lithium polymer battery (model 48V-20A) and networks. The colors are blue (for MAHRU), orange (for AHRA).

Abilities

MAHRU & AHRA can recognize moving objects, postures, gestures, its surrounding environment, sounds and faces. They can walk anyway, such as right, left, backward, or forward.

Specifications

Models

*MAHRU-1 *MAHRU-2 *MAHRU-M *MAHRU-R *MAHRU-Z, updated to rotate its head, arms, legs, having six fingers, and a 3D camera.S.Korean scientists develop walking robot maid
spacedaily.com, January 18, 2010

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