Summary:

 

MenteeBot V3.0 is a full-size humanoid robot prototype (≈ 1.75 m tall) developed by Mentee Robotics in Israel. With 40+ degrees of freedom, 25 kg payload capacity, custom actuators delivering 3× more power than typical platforms, hot-swappable battery systems, and 360° sensing, the robot is targeted at both industrial and domestic applications where adaptable, intelligent machines work alongside humans.

 

Editorial:

 

When Mentee Robotics introduced the V3.0 version of its humanoid platform earlier this year, the message was clear: humanoid robots are shifting from demonstration stages into application-focused machines. Standing about 1.75 meters tall and weighing approximately 70 kg, MenteeBot V3.0 combines strength, perception and intelligence in a human-sized package.

 

The real standout lies in its hardware and software synergy. Custom-built actuators claim up to three times more power than competitor modules, supporting tasks such as lifting, precise manipulation and enduring operation in industrial or warehouse settings. The hands, for example, are rated at a pinch force of around 30 N per finger, enabling fine-grip operations in addition to heavier work.

 

On the sensing side, the robot integrates fisheye side cameras and a rear camera system to provide 360° situational awareness, coupled with depth sensors and advanced environment mapping. This is layered with a full-stack AI architecture: MenteeBot employs simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) learning pipelines, reinforcement learning for motion control and even large-language-model (LLM) integration for verbal command interpretation and high-level task planning.

 

Notably, MenteeBot’s design supports hot-swappable battery modules that aim for continuous operation — a key requirement if humanoids are to function in real-world shifts rather than short demos. With a reported payload capacity of 25 kg and walking speed up to 1.5 m/s, it hints at applications from warehousing and logistics to service or home assistance.

 

Nevertheless, as with many humanoids at this stage, commercial-scale deployment remains ahead. While the V3.0 shows impressive specification claims, long-term field trials, uptime metrics and integration into large-scale operations are still to be proven. For now, MenteeBot V3.0 is best understood as a high-capability platform that bridges research and application — an important step toward next-generation humanoid collaboration.

 

In a broader context, MenteeBot underscores how the humanoid robotics field is evolving: the challenge is less “can it walk” and much more “can it work reliably alongside humans for hours on end.” With V3.0, Mentee Robotics is raising the bar for what “work-ready humanoid” could mean.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 1.75 m  

- Weight: Not published  

- Design Intent: Industrial + domestic humanoid for lifting, logistics, and home‑task automation  

- Construction:  

  - Custom high‑power actuators (3× typical power)  

  - Reinforced torso with expanded mobility  

  - Redesigned hands with stronger grip and impact resistance  

  - Full‑stack proprietary hardware  

- Developer: Mentee Robotics (Israel)  

- Debut: V3.0 reveal (2024–2025 cycle)  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Capabilities:  

  - Human‑like gait  

  - Stable walking in complex environments  

  - Enhanced torso mobility  

  - Real‑time balance control  

 

Note: No walking‑speed, incline, or step‑height metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 40+  

- Arms: Multi‑DOF humanoid arms  

- Hands: Redesigned hands with improved precision and impact resistance  

- Legs: Full bipedal DOF  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: Custom‑built high‑power actuators  

- Capabilities:  

  - Up to 3× more power than typical humanoid platforms  

  - Higher precision  

  - Increased power density  

 

Note: No per‑joint torque or joint‑speed data published.

 

Manipulation

- Payload: 25 kg  

- Capabilities:  

  - Heavy lifting  

  - Warehouse automation  

  - Object retrieval and transport  

  - Precise manipulation with redesigned hands  

 

Note: No grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- 360° vision system  

  - Fisheye side cameras  

  - Rear camera  

  - Head‑mounted sensors  

- Real‑time 3D vision  

- Full environmental awareness  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV angles, or IMU specifications published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI System: Full‑stack AI + onboard language model  

- Capabilities:  

  - Reinforcement learning  

  - Imitation learning  

  - Spoken and written command following  

  - Real‑time perception‑action integration  

  - Autonomous navigation and task adaptation  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Battery System: Hot‑swappable  

- Runtime: 3+ hours per battery  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Real‑time communication  

- Onboard + cloud‑assisted AI  

- Multimodal command interface  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Warehouse automation  

- Logistics  

- Industrial lifting  

- Domestic assistance  

- Research and development  

- Human‑robot shared environments  

 

Pricing

- $35,000  

 

Mentee Robotics has NOT published:  

- Weight  

- Walking speed  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth‑sensor specifications  

 

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity (only runtime published)  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)

 

Image: AIandRobotics

 

Company Source:

 

- MenteeBot – Official Website  

https://www.menteebot.com/  

 

- Humanoid Press – MenteeBot V3.0 Database Entry  

https://humanoid.press/database/www-humanoid-press-database-menteebot-v3-0-humanoid-robot/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- Mobileye’s $900M Bold Play for the Future of Labor (Acquisition of Mentee Robotics)  

https://www.aparobot.com/articles/mobileyes-900m-bold-play-for-the-future-of-labor