WALK-MAN Humanoid Robot as a Robotic Avatar (IMAGE)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT

WALK-MAN Humanoid Robot as a Robotic Avatar

Caption

The WALK-MAN robot is a humanoid robot 1.85 meters tall, made of lightweight metals, iron and plastics. The robot is controlled remotely by a human operator through a virtual interface and a sensorized suit, which permits to operate the robot very naturally, like an avatar.

Credit

IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Usage Restrictions

to be used with appropriate caption and credits

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.