This Robot Can Twist & Squat Like Us! 🤯 #shorts #robotics

This isn’t your average robot. Developed by researchers at the University of Tokyo, this musculoskeletal humanoid can perform complex actions like twist squats, thanks to its bone-like mechanical structure and screw-home joint mechanism. It’s part of a research breakthrough showcased at the 2013 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) in Tokyo, Japan.

Designed with tendons and structural elements that mimic human anatomy, this robot uses a combination of precision engineering and biomechanics to replicate one of the most challenging motions: a full-body squat with a twist. The screw-home mechanism gives it a humanlike knee lock, essential for balance and energy efficiency.

Led by Yuki Asano and a team of engineers including Hironori Mizoguchi, Toyotaka Kozuki, and others, this project pushes the boundaries of how robots can move — closer than ever to human-level agility.

Credit: University of Tokyo Robotics Lab

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