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:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 170 cm  

- Weight: 68 kg  

- Design Intent: Anthropomorphic research humanoid  

- Construction:  

  - Human‑proportion morphology  

  - Lightweight structural materials  

  - Full‑body 43‑DOF architecture  

  - Anthropomorphic mass distribution  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Bipedal walking  

- Capabilities:  

  - Walking on uneven terrain  

  - Stable gait on varied surfaces  

  - Demonstration‑grade mobility  

  - Public‑event performance  

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 43  

  - Arms: 7 DOF each  

  - Hands: 6 DOF each  

  - Legs: 6 DOF each  

- Head/Neck: Multi‑DOF (not fully specified)

 

Actuation

(Detailed actuator specs not published.)  

- High‑precision joint actuation  

- Force‑controlled manipulation  

- Stable whole‑body motion  

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Force‑controlled grasping  

  - Object manipulation  

  - Writing with a pen  

  - Demonstration‑grade dexterity  

 

Perception & Sensors

(Not fully published.)  

Confirmed capabilities:  

- Vision system  

- Object interaction sensing  

- Force‑control feedback  

 

Compute & AI

(Not published.)  

- Research‑grade control stack  

- Locomotion + manipulation algorithms  

- Demonstration‑oriented autonomy  

 

Battery & Power

(Not published.)

 

Connectivity

- Research‑lab integration  

- Standard robotics interfaces  

 

Applications

- Humanoid locomotion research  

- Manipulation and force‑control studies  

- Engineering education  

- Public demonstrations  

- National robotics development  

 

Pricing

- Not commercially sold  

(Research platform only.)

 

The University of Tehran has NOT published:  

- Torque values  

- Joint‑speed specs  

- Sensor resolution  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Environmental ratings  

- API documentation  

 

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  

https://www.rumblerum.com/surena-iv-is-the-most-cutting-edge-humanoid-robot-revealed-in-iran-to-this-date/ 

 

- Tehran Times – Unveiling Ceremony of Surena IV  

https://www.tehrantimes.com/photo/445607/Unveiling-ceremony-of-SURENA-IV-humanoid-robot