ARMAR Series : ARMAR II

ARMAR II is an improved version of the previous humanoid robot ARMAR I and is a part of the ongoing research of Forschungszentrum informatik at Karlsruhe University. ARMAR II was developed in 2002 with the goal of creating robots that can adapt, react and interact just like humans.

The arms of ARMAR II were enhanced to look and work more closely like that of humans through its workspace, segment lengths and axis of rotation. The new arms have 7 Degrees of Freedom and a length of 65 centimeters each.

This new humanoid robot looks similar to the previous ARMAR I (except for its green-colored torso and hat). This time, it has built-in stereo cameras in its head. Unlike other robots where knowledge is preprogrammed, ARMAR II can learn and improve its grasping abilities via touch of the object on its own.

Features:

• Autonomous wheel-driven body base for optimum ground support
• Humanoid upper body to make it more natural to interact with
• Flexible torso capable of 330 degrees rotation that can bend sideward, forward and backward
• Improved segment lengths, workspace and axis of rotation of the arms
• Improved 3D hold of objects using 2D grasping techniques with the help of the built in stereo cameras in its head
• Telescopic joint below the torso that allows it to increase its height by 15 inches if necessary