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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:
Dimensions & Build
- Height: 4 ft 8 in (≈142 cm)
- Weight: 85 lbs (≈38.5 kg)
- Design Intent:
- Dynamic locomotion
- Outdoor terrain capability
- High‑speed walking and running
- Structure: Electrically powered, full‑size humanoid platform
- Development: UCLA Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa)
Mobility
- Max Walking Speed: 2.1 m/s (one of the fastest academic humanoids)
- Locomotion Type: Bipedal, model‑based control
- Capabilities:
- Walking
- Running
- Smooth transition between walking ↔ running (first academic robot to do so)
- Terrain: Designed for uneven outdoor terrain and external disturbances
Actuation & Degrees of Freedom
- Total DOF: 20 active degrees of freedom
- Actuator Type: Custom proprioceptive actuators designed to behave like biological muscles
- Performance Focus:
- High torque
- High bandwidth
- Robust disturbance rejection
Manipulation
ARTEMIS is primarily a locomotion research platform, not a manipulation‑focused robot.
- Arms: Present, but not designed for heavy manipulation
- Hands: Not optimized for dexterous tasks
- Primary Use: Balance, locomotion, and dynamic motion research
Note: No payload, grip force, or manipulation DOF breakdown has been published.
Perception & Sensors
UCLA has not released a full sensor list, but confirmed capabilities include:
- Environmental perception for dynamic locomotion
- Feedback for proprioceptive control
- Disturbance‑aware balance control
Note: No camera resolution, LiDAR type, IMU specs, or tactile sensing details have been published.
Compute & AI
- Control Approach: Model‑based locomotion control
- Software Stack: Research‑grade control and perception system
- AI/Autonomy:
- Dynamic gait generation
- Disturbance‑aware stabilization
- Real‑time whole‑body control
Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or onboard compute details have been published.
Battery & Power
- Power Source: Electric
- Battery Details: Not published
- Runtime: Not published
Connectivity
- Research‑grade communication (details not published)
- Likely tethered or wireless depending on experiment
Applications
- Dynamic locomotion research
- Outdoor bipedal walking
- Running gait research
- RoboCup soccer competition (2023)
- Disturbance‑rejection studies
- Academic robotics development
Pricing
- Not a commercial product
No pricing exists.
UCLA RoMeLa has NOT published the following engineering‑grade specifications:
Dimensions
- Arm span
- Torso dimensions
Mobility
- Step height
- Max incline
- Turning radius
- Fall‑recovery capability
Manipulation
- Payload (kg)
- Grip force (N)
- Joint torque
- Joint speed
- DOF breakdown per limb
Sensors
- Camera resolution
- Depth sensor type (Stereo / ToF / LiDAR)
- Field of view
- Microphone count
- IMU specifications
- Tactile sensing
Compute
- Processor type
- GPU / accelerator
- TOPS
- Memory
- Real‑time control hardware
- SDK/API availability
Battery & Power
- Battery capacity (Wh)
- Runtime
- Charge time
- Power draw
Environmental Ratings
- Operating temperature
- Humidity tolerance
- IP rating
Image: DennisHongRobot
Company Source:
UCLA RoMeLa – Official Project Page
Key News & Coverage:
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