This is our concept model robot for presentation of V-Sido OS functions. “C” of Asra C1 is abbreviation of “Concept model”. Its height is about 1.2m and weights about 13.5kg, about the same size of an elementary school kid. It was customized from its original hardware frame robot RIC90, designed by the RT Corporation. The exterior design is of GK Dynamics.
ASRA C1
Asratec Corp.
Specification
| Model number | ASRA C1 |
| Shape | Humanoid ( 2 legs, 4 arms, 35 Degrees Of Freedom) |
| Height／Weight | About 1.2m／About 13.5kg（With battery） |
| Actuator | Servo motor (FUTABA) |
| Control System | V-Sido OS/V-Sido CONNECT |
| Power supply | Lithium polymer battery(11.5V), 12VDC power supply |
| Interface | Bluetooth, Wireless LAN |
| Sensor | Gyro / Accelerometer / Geomagnetic sensor / Camera |
| Frame design | RT corporation |
| Exterior design | GK Dynamics |
Demonstration of V-Sido by ASRA C1
Standing up
The robot stands up naturally as users hold its hand up.
Control using Smartphones
Remote robot control using the touch panel of smartphones is possible. The camera image on the robot can be seen on smartphones display.
Head tracking using HMD
The robot’s head moves according to the motion of the user’s head mounted display (HMD).
Force control
The robot moves safely by adjusting force even when touched by children.
Standing stability
The robot absorbs external shocks and holds a stable posture even when inflicted with sudden shocks or when standing on rough surfaces.
Control using Joystick
The robot generates motions for its whole body accordingly to the Joystick control inputs.
Copying human motion
The robot copies human motion in real-time using Kinect sensors.
Operation assist
By operating the 2 sub-arms equipped at its chest, users can operate the main-arms.
Speech
The robot responds to human voice. (The voice recognition function of Windows is used in the movie presentation.)
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Size / Weight
About 1.2 m / About 13.5 kg (When equipped with a battery)
Name
ASRA C1
