We're getting there, quietly and surely...! This one's from the UAE. (hmm, makes me think about an article I saw the other day about concerns that terrorists would capture and reverse engineer such robots... what a world that would be!)
REEM-B is the evolution of the first humanoid created by Pal Technology Robotics, the REEM-A. The first prototype was designed to play chess with the Hydra chess engine and to be used as development platform. With REEM-B, Pal Technology comes astonishingly close to its final goal; to create a humanoid service robot that will be able to help humans in the future with sophisticated tasks. Our robot can walk dynamically, recognize and grasp objects, lift heavy weights and go around by itself inside any building complex, avoiding obstacles.
Software: Both the robots can perform face recognition, object recognition, voice recognition and walking. In addition, REEM-B can generate autonomously a map of its environment and avoid obstacles. Uses a Core 2 Duo 1.66 Ghz chip and a Feode 500mhz chip for its main CPU.
Battery Autonomy: The autonomy of the robot was increased. REEM-B is thebiped humanoid with the longest autonomy time in the world. (120 minutes versus 60)
Degrees of Freedom: REEM-B has fingered hands with 4 fingers and 10 motors each. The final goal is to make the robot able to manipulate common objects.
Payload: One of the key features of REEM-B is its strength. It can lift and transport heavy objects up to 20- 25% of its own weight. (12 kg) This makes REEM-B one of the strongest biped humanoids in the world.
Walking Speed: The new design makes REEM-B able to go up and downstairs. Skill is still under development.
Sensors: REEM-B is equipped with new sensors to help him navigating indoor environments and avoid obstacles.