Summary:

 

The Phantom MK1 is a next‑generation humanoid robot developed by Foundation Robotics, designed for dynamic locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and AI‑driven autonomy. With a lightweight frame, high‑torque actuators, and a modern sensor suite, the MK1 targets research labs, robotics startups, and early commercial deployments.

 

EDITORIAL:

 

The Phantom MK1 is one of those humanoids that feels like it arrived from the future a few years early. Foundation Robotics didn’t chase spectacle — they built a platform that’s balanced, strong, and deeply practical. The MK1’s proportions are clean, the joint design is efficient, and the motion profile is smooth enough to feel almost organic.

Where many humanoids in this class lean toward either affordability or performance, Phantom MK1 threads the needle. It’s powerful enough for manipulation research, stable enough for indoor navigation, and affordable enough for labs that want a serious humanoid without a six‑figure price tag.

In a market full of prototypes, Phantom MK1 stands out as a robot that feels ready for real work.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

PHYSICAL

Height: ~165–170 cm

Weight: ~55–60 kg

Body Type: Full‑size humanoid

Frame: Aluminum + composite shell

Design: Clean, integrated cabling; modular limbs

MOBILITY

Locomotion: Bipedal walking

Walking Speed: ~1.5 m/s

Balance System: Whole‑body control + real‑time stabilization

Terrain: Indoor, flat surfaces

Navigation Rating: 3/5

MANIPULATION

Arms: High‑precision electric actuators

Hands: 5‑finger dexterous hands

Payload: ~3–5 kg per arm

Manipulation Rating: 3/5

Capabilities:

Object pickup

Sorting

Tool interaction

AI‑guided manipulation

ACTUATORS

Type: High‑torque electric actuators

Joint Torque: Moderate–high (comparable to GR‑2 class)

Motion Style: Smooth, expressive, human‑like

SENSORS

Vision: RGB + depth cameras

IMU: Multi‑axis inertial sensing

Force/Torque: Joint‑level sensing

Proprioception: Full‑body state estimation

AI & COMPUTE

Onboard Compute: Embedded AI system

Capabilities:

Vision‑language reasoning

Motion planning

Object recognition

Real‑time control

Connectivity: Wi‑Fi + wired options

BATTERY & POWER

Battery Life: ~1–2 hours

Swappable Battery: Yes

USE CASES

Robotics research

AI training

Manipulation experiments

Education & prototyping

Human‑robot interaction

Image: Robotib

 

Company Source:

 

- Phantom MK1 – Foundation Robotics (Official Overview)  

https://robophil.com/phantom-mk1-worlds-first-bipedal-war-robot/ 

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- CNET – Hands‑on with Phantom MK1 VR telepresence war robot  

https://www.cnet.com/tech/phantom-mk1-vr-telepresence-war-robot/ 

 

- Daily Galaxy – Foundation Robotics aims for 10,000 Phantom MK1 units by 2026  

https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/10/foundation-robotics-phantom-mk1-10000-units/

 

- Robophil – Phantom MK1 marketed as world’s first bipedal war robot  

https://robophil.com/phantom-mk1-worlds-first-bipedal-war-robot/