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Torobo 2 (Tokyo)

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Description

SUMMARY:

 

Torobo 2 is the second‑generation humanoid robot developed by Tokyo Robotics, designed for advanced manipulation, force‑controlled interaction, and AI‑driven task automation.It improves on the original Torobo with higher‑precision actuators, enhanced torque sensing, faster motion planning, and expanded sensor options.

 

Torobo 2 is built for research labs, industrial prototyping, robot learning, and safe human‑robot collaboration.

 

EDITORIAL:

 

Torobo 2 represents Tokyo Robotics’ push toward high‑precision, human‑scale manipulation with:

 

upgraded torque‑controlled joints

 

improved impedance control

 

faster trajectory generation

 

better perception integration

 

more robust autonomous task execution

 

It remains a wheeled humanoid, not a biped, but excels in contact‑rich tasks such as:

 

assembly

 

tool use

 

kitchen tasks

 

cleaning

 

object sorting

 

industrial manipulation

 

Torobo 2 is one of Japan’s most capable manipulation‑first humanoids.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

(Values based on Torobo platform + confirmed Torobo 2 upgrades.)

 

Dimensions & Build

 

Type: Full humanoid upper body + wheeled base

 

Height: ~1650 mm

 

Weight: ~150 kg

 

Structure: Aluminum + composite

 

Category: Torque‑controlled humanoid

 

Mobility

 

Locomotion: 4‑axis omni‑directional wheeled base

 

Max speed: ~5 km/h

 

Environment: Indoor labs, industrial floors, kitchens

 

Degrees of Freedom

 

Total DoF: 24

 

Arms: 7‑axis dual arms (upgraded actuators)

 

Waist: 3‑axis

 

Neck: 3‑axis

 

Base: 4‑axis omni drive

 

Manipulation

 

Arm payload: 7 kg per arm

 

Total lifting capacity: 20 kg

 

Upgrades in Torobo 2:

 

Higher torque resolution

 

Lower mechanical backlash

 

Faster response time

 

Improved force‑feedback stability

 

Demonstrated tasks:

 

Hammering

 

Sawing

 

Cooking

 

Assembly

 

Cleaning

 

Object sorting

 

Sensors

 

Head options:

 

Stereo camera

 

Depth camera

 

Fisheye camera

 

Stereo microphone

 

Joint sensors: High‑resolution torque sensors

 

Optional: LiDAR, additional depth modules

 

Compute & AI

 

OS: ROS / ROS2

 

Simulation: Gazebo, MuJoCo

 

Onboard compute:

 

Standard PC

 

Optional RTX‑class GPU

 

AI capabilities:

 

Deep predictive learning

 

Reinforcement learning

 

Teleoperation via Torobo Puppet

 

Autonomous task sequencing

 

Power

 

Battery: Internal

 

Runtime: ~3 hours

 

Continuous operation while charging: Supported

 

Applications

 

Industrial manipulation

 

Machine‑learning research

 

Human‑robot collaboration

 

Assistive robotics

 

Kitchen & service tasks

 

Precision assembly

 

WHAT IS NOT PUBLISHED

 

Exact torque values

 

Compute hardware details

 

IP rating

 

Pricing (varies by configuration)

 

Image: @humanoidpress

 

COMPANY SOURCE

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/7b3JgT0dg2E?si=oAmmO1mhnxWPTYkd

 

NEWS & COVERAGE

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/7b3JgT0dg2E?si=oAmmO1mhnxWPTYkd