OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002166

Exterior covering system for a humanoid robot

Published: 2026-09-15T19:11:12.882784Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002166
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002166
Published 2026-09-15T19:11:12.882784Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002166