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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:
PHYSICAL
Height: ~152 cm
Weight: ~75 kg
Body Type: Full‑size humanoid
Degrees of Freedom: 32 DOF
Developer: Toyota Research Institute (TRI) + Toyota Motor Corporation
Design: Soft, rounded, human‑safe exterior
MOBILITY
Locomotion: Bipedal walking
Walking Speed: Slow, controlled (teleoperation‑focused)
Balance System:
Whole‑body control
Predictive stabilization
Operator‑synchronized balance
Terrain: Indoor, flat surfaces
Mobility Rating: 2/5 (precision > speed)
MANIPULATION
Arms: High‑precision electric actuators
Hands:
5‑finger dexterous hands
High‑resolution finger control
Force‑feedback capability
Payload: Light objects (research‑grade)
Capabilities:
Tool use
Object pickup
Two‑handed manipulation
Fine‑motor tasks
Human‑safe interaction
ACTUATORS
Type: Electric servo actuators
Control:
High‑precision joint control
Force feedback
Motion mirroring from operator suit
Motion Style: Smooth, expressive, human‑like
SENSORS
Vision: Stereo RGB cameras
Audio: Microphone array
Proprioception: Joint encoders + torque sensing
IMU: Multi‑axis inertial sensing
Tactile: Select hand and arm sensors
AI & COMPUTE
Primary Mode: Teleoperation
AI Stack:
Motion mapping
Safety constraints
Balance control
Limited autonomous behaviors
Compute: Onboard PC + external control system
Connectivity: Wired + wireless options
TELEOPERATION SYSTEM
Master Control:
Full‑body motion‑capture suit
Haptic feedback
VR interface for immersive control
Latency: Ultra‑low latency for real‑time mirroring
Use Cases:
Remote work
Medical assistance
Hazardous environments
Training and research
BATTERY & POWER
Power: Tethered or battery (demo‑dependent)
Runtime: Research‑dependent
USE CASES
Telepresence
Remote manipulation
Human‑robot collaboration
Robotics research
Public demonstrations
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