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THR3 (Japan)

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Description

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  

https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/robotics/article/22024644/toyota-showcases-humanoid-robot-that-mirrors-user