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Artemis (USA)
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Summary
Developed by the UCLA Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory, ARTEMIS (Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Stabilization) is a powerful, electrically powered bipedal robot focused on dynamic, rugged locomotion. Known for its custom-built actuators, ARTEMIS is engineered to withstand external disturbances and navigate uneven outdoor terrain that would trip up less stable robots. Its primary goal is to achieve true, reliable human-level balance and footwork.
Editorial:
This is the bipedal beast engineered to survive the real world. Forget smooth factory floors; the UCLA ARTEMIS is built to tackle hills, rubble, and unexpected pushes. What makes ARTEMIS a contender is its focus on power density. The researchers poured their efforts into custom, high-torque actuators that mimic biological muscles, allowing it to generate incredible power for quick, stabilizing movements. Its debut showcase was less about gentle tasks and more about pure, raw stability—it can handle being shoved and can adapt on the fly. ARTEMIS is a crucial research tool in the global race for reliable outdoor mobility, proving that American academic institutions are committed to solving the fundamental mechanical challenges of making a robot walk as well as a human being.
Specifications:
Developer: UCLA Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa)
Acronym: Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability
Type: Full‑size, electrically powered humanoid robot
Primary Purpose: Dynamic locomotion, outdoor mobility, soccer performance, academic research
*Physical Specifications:
Height: 1.42 m (4′8″)
Weight: 37 kg (85 lb)
Build: Full‑size bipedal humanoid
Design Focus: High‑speed locomotion, stability under disturbance, uneven terrain traversal
*Degrees of Freedom (DoF):
Total DoF: 20 active DoF
Legs: 5 DoF per leg (10 total)
Remaining DoF: Distributed across torso/arms for balance and dynamic tasks
*Actuation:
Actuator Type: Custom proprioceptive actuators (torque‑controlled)
Design Goal:
Biological‑muscle‑like behavior
High torque bandwidth
Smooth, compliant, dynamic motion
Notable Feature: First academic humanoid platform with actuators specifically engineered to behave like human muscle tissue
*Locomotion Performance:
Top Walking Speed: 2.1 m/s (one of the fastest humanoids in its class)
Capabilities:
Running
Walking on uneven/rough terrain
Outdoor locomotion
Disturbance rejection
Dynamic transitions between walking and running
Competition Use: Designed for RoboCup soccer competition (2023)
*Sensors & Perception:
Vision:
1 × ZED 2i stereo camera
2 × Intel RealSense D435i depth cameras
Inertial Measurement:
MicroStrain IMU
Purpose:
High‑speed state estimation
Outdoor navigation
Dynamic balance control
*Control & Software:
Control Approach: Model‑based locomotion control
Key Features:
Real‑time torque control
High‑frequency feedback loops
Robust gait generation
Open‑Source:
Full CAD, URDF, and hardware documentation released publicly (2025)
*Power:
Operation: Fully untethered
Battery: Not publicly specified, but designed for field operation and soccer‑grade mobility
*Positioning:
ARTEMIS is one of the most advanced academic humanoids ever built, combining high‑speed locomotion, biologically inspired actuators, and rugged outdoor capability. It stands apart from commercial humanoids by focusing on dynamic athletic performance, not industrial manipulation.
Image: DennisHongRobot
Company Source:
UCLA RoMeLa – Official Project Page
Key News & Coverage:
UCLA announces ARTEMIS humanoid robot
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/artemis-ucla-humanoid-robot-ready-for-action
ARTEMIS open‑source platform
UCLA open‑sources the soccer‑playing ARTEMIS humanoid
https://robohorizon.com/en-us/magazine/2025/10/ucla-open-sources-soccer-playing-artemis-humanoid/
Meet ARTEMIS — the world’s fastest walking humanoid