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Quori

University of Pennsylvania / Semio (USA) · 2019 · All University of Pennsylvania robots

University of Pennsylvania / Semio (USA) Quori (1)
Not for sale
Not for sale (research)Python from a laptopResearchROSNSF
Not for saleShipping: Not for sale.
Remote control: Standard ROS stack drivable from a laptop on the same network.
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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.

At a glance
Type
Companion robot · Desk & social robots
Maker
University of Pennsylvania / Semio (USA)
Released
2019
Price
Not for sale
Status
Not for sale (research)
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
Open source (hardware + software)

Price and shipping

Built under an NSF infrastructure grant and loaned to HRI research groups

Shipping: Not for sale. Research program units only. Not for sale.

Specifications

CategoryCompanion robots · Desk & social robots
Released2019
CountryUSA
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
Sales10 prototypes built and awarded to research teams by 2023 Oregon State University ↗
ProgrammabilityOpen source (hardware + software)
Built-in autonomyReactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM supportPossible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
MuJoCo simulationMaker URDF only · quori_description xacro in the project's quori_ros, no MuJoCo model found. quori_ros ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulationMaker URDF only · quori_description xacro in the project's quori_ros, no Isaac asset found. quori_ros ↗
Gazebo simulationMaker URDF only · quori_ros has URDF but no Gazebo package, CMU student Gazebo sims were not found published. quori_ros ↗
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

Common questions

How much does Quori cost?

Not for sale. Built under an NSF infrastructure grant and loaned to HRI research groups.

Can Quori be bought today?

No. It was never sold to the public.

Who makes Quori?

Quori is made by University of Pennsylvania / Semio (USA). It came out in 2019.

Can Quori be programmed?

Open source (hardware + software). ROS, open designs published by the project.

Does Quori have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.

Ratings & reviews

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