SUMMARY:

 

Syntro is a cost‑effective, enterprise‑grade humanoid robot engineered for industrial labor, hazardous‑task support, and remote human operation. Built in the USA at Advantage Plastics (Louisville, KY), Syntro combines 45 DOF humanoid kinematics, high‑strength limbs, AI‑enhanced autonomy, and VR‑based teleoperation. It is designed to reduce labor shortages, improve safety, and perform tasks humans cannot—or should not—do.  

Price: $29,999. 

 

EDITORIAL:

 

Syntro represents a distinctly American approach to humanoid robotics: practical, rugged, and built for real work. While many humanoids chase acrobatics or research‑grade dexterity, Syntro focuses on industrial utility, operator safety, and hybrid intelligence.

 

Its defining feature is the telepresence‑first design. Operators wear VR goggles and receive real‑time visual and haptic feedback, allowing them to “inhabit” the robot with natural motion. This enables Syntro to perform tasks that require human judgment—sorting materials, handling irregular objects, navigating cluttered spaces—while keeping the operator out of harm’s way. 

 

At the same time, Syntro includes onboard AI for perception, object detection, and semi‑autonomous behaviors. This hybrid model allows companies to deploy humanoids without relying solely on autonomy, making Syntro immediately useful in today’s industrial environments.

 

WorkFar’s decision to mass‑produce Syntro without venture capital and offer it as a subscription‑based industrial service signals a shift in the humanoid market: practical deployment over hype. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: Not published  

- Weight: Not published  

- Construction:  

  - Industrial‑grade humanoid frame  

  - Manufactured in the USA  

  - Designed for long‑hour operation in factories and warehouses  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full humanoid walking (details not published)  

- Designed for:  

  - Dynamic industrial environments  

  - Working alongside humans  

  - Navigating warehouses and production floors  

 

Video demonstrations show two Syntro units operating in a warehouse, performing coordinated tasks. 

 

Degrees of Freedom

- 45 DOF total (confirmed)   

- Human‑like kinematics for arms, torso, and legs  

- High articulation for complex manipulation  

 

Actuation

- Actuator type: Not published  

- Capabilities:  

  - High‑strength limb actuation  

  - Industrial‑grade endurance  

  - Smooth teleoperated motion  

 

Manipulation

- Strong, human‑scale arms  

- Capable of handling boxes, totes, raw materials  

- Designed for:  

  - Heavy lifting  

  - Repetitive industrial tasks  

  - Hazardous‑environment manipulation  

 

Teleoperation allows precise object targeting using VR + AR overlays. 

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed:

- Eye‑tracking for operator‑guided targeting  

- VR vision feed for telepresence  

- AR overlays for object designation  

- Onboard perception for environment awareness  

 

These systems allow the operator to see and interact with the environment as if physically present. 

 

Compute & AI

- AI‑enhanced autonomy  

- Onboard perception and object detection  

- Hybrid control:  

  - Full teleoperation  

  - Semi‑autonomous behaviors  

- Designed for industrial decision support  

 

Battery & Power

- Not published  

 

Connectivity

- High‑bandwidth telepresence link  

- Industrial network integration  

 

Applications

- Warehouses  

- Factories  

- Hazardous environments  

- Material handling  

- Repetitive labor tasks  

- Remote operation in unsafe conditions  

 

WorkFar markets Syntro as a robot that “steps up to roles humans can’t—or shouldn’t.” 

 

PRICING

- $29,999

- Also available via subscription‑based industrial service model 

 

WORKFAR HAS NOT PUBLISHED

- Height  

- Weight  

- Payload  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Sensor resolution  

- Torque values  

- Speed metrics  

 

Image: @WorkFar

 

COMPANY SOURCE

 

www.WorkFar.com

 

KEY NEWS & COVERAGE

 

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