Clone Robotics Protoclone
Clone RoboticsBiomimetic humanoid with 1,000+ artificial muscles and synthetic anatomy
About Clone Robotics Protoclone
Protoclone represents a radical departure from traditional robotics—instead of electric motors and rigid joints, it employs 1,000+ myofiber artificial muscles (mesh tubes with hydraulic balloons) anchored to a polymer skeleton replicating all 206 human bones. The full-body humanoid features over 200 degrees of freedom and 500+ sensors monitoring muscle contraction, position, and force. A 500-watt electric pump serves as the heart circulating hydraulic fluid. Movements eerily replicate human biomechanics. Clone Robotics developed Protoclone to master household chores through visual learning (four depth cameras in skull). Still suspended for stability; walking autonomy under development.
PROS
- + Unprecedented biomimetic design (1
- + 000+ artificial muscles). Over 200 degrees of freedom for hyper-realistic and fluid motion. High dexterity with 27 degrees of freedom in the hand. Myofiber muscles provide high power and fast response time. Human-like cooling system ('sweating') for thermal management.
CONS
- - Walking autonomy is still under development (currently suspended). Price is TBD
- - with an expected high cost for the initial Alpha edition. Maintenance complexity due to 1
- - 000+ unique artificial muscle actuators.
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Service/Hospitality
- Availability
- Pre-order
- Price Range
- Prosumer ($10K - $50K)