Quori

University of Pennsylvania / Semio (USA) · 2019

Not soldBuilt under an NSF infrastructure grant and loaned to HRI research groups
Not for sale (research)Python from a laptopResearchROSNSF
Not soldShipping: Not sold. Research program units only; not for sale.
Remote control: Standard ROS stack drivable from a laptop on the same network.

Overview

A low-cost, modular social-robot platform built so HRI researchers could share a common body; about ten units went to US labs. Its rear-projected spherical face and gesturing arms make it a research cousin to Pepper.

Specifications

CategoryCompanion robots · Desk & social robots
Released2019
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityOpen source (hardware + software)
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsDepth camera, Camera, Lidar
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioMicrophone
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlPython from a laptop
Size1.35 m tall (resting), about 45–50 kg
DriveHolonomic wheeled base; 2-arm upper body with projected face
ComputeIntel NUC running ROS
VisionDepth camera (Orbbec Astra driver in the ROS stack) plus RGB camera
LidarLaser scanner in the mobile base (used for mapping and navigation)
SensorsMic array, projected face
RuntimeNot published
SpeedUp to 0.8 m/s (180°/s rotation)
SDKROS; open designs published by the project

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