---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002166"
title: "Exterior covering system for a humanoid robot"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:11:12.882784Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002166"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "b25j11/0015"
  - "b25j11/0015"
  - "b25j9/0009"
  - "b25j11/00"
  - "b25j11/0015"
  - "b25j19/00"
---

# Exterior covering system for a humanoid robot

## Abstract

The present disclosure provides a humanoid robot comprising a torso, at least one limb operably coupled to the torso, an energy attenuation assembly comprising a torso energy attenuation member disposed about at least a portion of the torso and including a plurality of lattice cells, and a cover assembly that includes a torso cover positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the torso energy attenuation member. The plurality of lattice cells may include at least one strut-based lattice cell. The torso cover is configured to stretch, deform, or articulate with movement of the humanoid robot. The cover assembly includes a textile material designed to provide the humanoid robot with an approachable appearance. The humanoid robot may further comprise a plurality of actuators providing greater than 30 degrees of freedom, wherein a majority are coupled to tendons.