Humanoid robots can potentially replace humans in hazardous environments. If these robots can imitate humans with precision, they can also be utilized in a variety of other fields where they can collaborate with humans. The objective of this initiative was to create a novel torso mechanism that could be utilized in a humanoid robot. The newly created mechanism can move in flexion/extension, lateral flexion, and rotation, much like a human torso. It also includes a unique imitation spine that lessens the force on the torso actuators while contributing to the robot's anthropomorphism.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bernard, Jacob
• Kievra, Ryan

Subject

• Innovation
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 104736
• E-project-042423-221431

Keyword

• Robot
• Biologically-inspired
• Human
• Humanoid

Advisor

• Agheli Hajiabadi, Mohammad Mahdi

Year

• 2023

Date created

• 2023-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Robotics Engineering

Source

• E-project-042423-221431

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-22