Toyota Research Institute Punyo - humanoid robot showcasing advanced features and capabilities
Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute Punyo Humanoid Robot

Toyota Research Institute's Punyo is a soft humanoid robot for assistive applications. Features soft body covered with compliant materials and tactile sensors for whole-body manipulation. Designed to help people 'age in place' with safe human interaction.

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AI Summary

The Toyota Research Institute Punyo is a humanoid robot. Key features: Soft-body safety, Whole-body manipulation, Assistive focus. Pricing available upon request.

humanoidSoft-body safety
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General Info

Manufacturer / BrandToyota Research Institute (USA/Japan)
Model NamePunyo
WeightResearch platform
Dimensions
Standing: Humanoid form with wheeled base
Folded: N/A

Key Features

Soft compliant body for safety
Tactile sensors on hands, arms, chest
Whole-body manipulation
Bulky object handling
Safe human interaction
Designed for 'aging in place'
Multiple DOF arms
Wheeled base for mobility
Can wipe surfaces, load dishwasher
Partnership with Boston Dynamics (LBM research)

Hardware – Build Quality

Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF)Multiple DOF in two arms
Payload CapacityBulky object manipulation
Battery Capacity & RuntimeExtended assistive tasks
ChargerStandard
Sensors IncludedTactile sensors (hands, arms, chest), Vision cameras, Force sensors, Environmental sensors
InterfacesResearch interfaces, Wi-Fi, Ethernet

Software – Ecosystem

ROS/ROS2 SupportCustom manipulation stack
SDK LanguagesC++, Python
API Documentation QualityResearch-grade
Open-source Repos / CommunityGitHub Repository
AI Frameworks SupportedLarge Behavior Models (LBM), Manipulation AI, Computer vision

Supplier Reliability

Warranty
Duration: N/A - Research
Coverage: N/A
Track RecordLeading assistive robotics research
Post-sales SupportN/A