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THR3 (Japan)
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Summary
Toyota's T-HR3 is a dedicated telepresence avatar. The robot is controlled by a human operator wearing a Master Maneuvering System (MMS) headset and data gloves. T-HR3’s purpose is to act as a remote presence, mimicking the operator’s movements in real-time. This allows humans to perform tasks in hazardous, remote, or inaccessible environments, ranging from space exploration to caring for loved ones from a distance.
Editorial:
The T-HR3 isn't just a robot; it's a 100\% digital extension of you. Toyota, leveraging decades of automotive robotics expertise, built T-HR3 with a philosophical goal: to let humans be present anywhere. The technology is mind-blowing. The operator, strapped into a control suit, feels the resistance and forces that the T-HR3 experiences in the remote environment. This two-way communication makes T-HR3 the ultimate avatar for the metaverse and the physical world. While many robots seek independence, T-HR3 champions dependence—a perfect, high-fidelity link between human and machine. It’s Toyota’s vision for a society where human skill and empathy can be instantly transmitted across any distance, making it less about robot autonomy and more about human omnipresence.
Specifications:
Dimensions & Build
- Height: 1.5 m (4′11″)
- Weight: 75 kg (165 lb)
- Design Intent: Safe telepresence + remote manipulation
- Construction:
- 32 torque‑controlled DOF
- 10‑fingered dexterous hands
- Human‑proportion frame
- Safety‑optimized compliant joints
Mobility
- Locomotion: Bipedal walking
- Capabilities:
- Smooth, stable gait
- Whole‑body balance control
- Remote‑controlled locomotion via MMS
(No published speed metrics.)
Degrees of Freedom
- Total DOF: 32 torque‑controlled joints
- Hands: 10‑fingered dexterous hands
- Arms/Legs: Full humanoid DOF distribution
Actuation
- Actuator Type: Toyota torque‑servo modules
- Capabilities:
- High‑precision torque control
- Smooth, safe interaction
- Real‑time mirroring of operator motion
Manipulation
- Capabilities:
- Fine motor control via 10‑fingered hands
- Safe human‑robot interaction
- Remote manipulation in hazardous environments
- High‑precision teleoperation tasks
Perception & Sensors
(Toyota does not publish full sensor specs.)
Confirmed characteristics:
- MMS‑linked perception
- Joint torque sensing
- Vision + proprioception for teleoperation
Compute & AI
- Control Mode: Primarily teleoperation (not autonomous)
- Systems:
- Master Maneuvering System (full‑body exoskeleton)
- Real‑time motion‑mirroring algorithms
- Safety‑interaction control stack
Battery & Power
(Not published.)
Connectivity
- MMS tethered + wireless control
- Remote‑operation interfaces
- Safety‑layer communication protocols
Applications
- Medical telepresence
- Home assistance
- Disaster‑zone operation
- Construction‑site teleoperation
- Space‑exploration telepresence
- Research in safe human‑robot interaction
Pricing
- Not commercially sold
(Research + demonstration platform only.)
Toyota has NOT published:
- Torque curves
- Joint‑speed specs
- Sensor resolution
- Battery capacity
- Environmental ratings
- API documentation
Image: computeria113
Company Source:
- Toyota – T‑HR3 Official Page
https://www.toyota.com.tw/startyourimpossible/mobility-solutions/t-hr3.html
- Toyota – T‑HR3 Technical Overview (PDF)
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/608105/ToyotaTHR3TECHNICALOverview.pdf?p=pdf
Key News & Coverage:
- New Atlas – Toyota’s latest humanoid robot aces operator mimicry
https://newatlas.com/toyota-thr3-robot/52286/
- IndustryWeek – Toyota Showcases Humanoid Robot That Mirrors User