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Surena IV
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Summary:
Surena IV is Iran’s fourth-generation, adult-size national humanoid project, developed by the University of Tehran. Primarily a research platform, it showcases the nation's progress in robotics and AI. Surena IV boasts 43 degrees of freedom, enabling it to detect faces and objects, process and generate speech, and perform basic manipulation tasks, including writing its own name. Its development serves as a critical national benchmark for engineering and artificial intelligence.
Editorial:
The Surena project is far more than just a robot; it is a point of national pride and technological independence for Iran. Surena IV is a powerhouse of homegrown engineering, proving that advanced robotics is a global pursuit. Surena IV's complex articulation and ability to perform intricate tasks—like grasping different-shaped objects and demonstrating tool usage—make it a formidable research platform. Surena IV is a foundational project. It’s built to prove capability, train the next generation of engineers, and showcase the country's profound investment in AI and robotics autonomy. Every iteration of Surena represents a significant leap forward in regional technological prowess, making it a crucial robot to track on the geopolitical tech stage.
Specifications:
PHYSICAL
Height: ~170 cm
Weight: ~68 kg
Body Type: Full‑size humanoid
Degrees of Freedom: 43 DOF
Structure: Aluminum + composite shell
Developer: CAST (Center for Advanced Systems & Technologies), University of Tehran
MOBILITY
Locomotion: Bipedal walking
Walking Speed: ~0.7 km/h (demonstrated)
Gait: Improved dynamic walking vs. Surena III
Balance System: Whole‑body control + real‑time stabilization
Capabilities:
Forward/backward walking
Turning
Step‑over motions
Stable indoor navigation
MANIPULATION
Arms: High‑precision electric actuators
Hands: Multi‑finger dexterous hands
Payload: Light objects (research‑grade)
Capabilities:
Writing
Grasping objects
Picking and placing
Tool interaction
Gesture‑based communication
ACTUATORS
Type: Electric actuators
Joint Control: High‑precision servo control
Motion Style: Smooth, human‑like, research‑grade
SENSORS
Vision:
Stereo RGB cameras
Depth sensing
Audio: Microphone array
Proprioception: Joint encoders + torque sensing
IMU: Multi‑axis inertial measurement
Additional: Tactile sensors in hands (select versions)
AI & COMPUTE
AI Stack:
Vision‑based object recognition
Speech recognition + speech synthesis
Motion planning
Human‑robot interaction models
Compute: Onboard PC + external compute options
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Ethernet
BATTERY & POWER
Power: Tethered or battery (varies by demo)
Runtime: Research‑dependent
USE CASES
Humanoid locomotion research
Manipulation studies
Human‑robot interaction
AI and perception research
Academic demonstrations
Image: aitechspotter
Company Source:
- University of Tehran – CAST (Surena Project)
Surena Humanoid Official Gallery: surenahumanoid.com
Key News & Coverage:
- IEEE Spectrum – Iran Unveils Its Most Advanced Humanoid Robot Yet
https://spectrum.ieee.org/iran-surena-iv-humanoid-robot
- Rumblerum – Surena IV Demonstration in Tehran
- Tehran Times – Unveiling Ceremony of Surena IV
https://www.tehrantimes.com/photo/445607/Unveiling-ceremony-of-SURENA-IV-humanoid-robot