- HOAP
The HOAP series
robot s are an advanced humanoid robot platform manufactured by [http://jp.fujitsu.com/group/automation/en/ Fujitsu Automation] in Japan. HOAP is an abbreviation for "Humanoid for Open Architecture Platform".In 2001, Fujitsu realized its first commercial humanoid robot named [http://jp.fujitsu.com/group/automation/en/services/humanoid-robot/hoap1 HOAP-1] . The [http://jp.fujitsu.com/group/automation/en/services/humanoid-robot/hoap2 HOAP-2] was released in 2003 followed by the [http://home.comcast.net/~jtechsc/HOAP-3_Spec_Sheet.pdf HOAP-3] in 2005.
HOAP-2 Specifications:
*HOAP-2 system consists of the robot body, PC and power supplies.
*The robot stands 50cm tall and weighs 7kg.
*The PC OS uses RT-Linux (open C/C++language)
*Smooth movement became realized because the electric current control of motor was possible(except neck and hand).
*USB interface for the internal LAN makes modification or addition of new actuators and sensors easily accomplished.
*The neck, waist and hands now have movement capability. Smooth movement can be realized now.
*Easy to program and simple initial start up using sample program, included with Robot purchase.International Distribution
[http://www.roboporium.com/Advanced%20Humanoids.html Roboporium & KumoTek Robotics]
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