Humanoid
In Development
FEATURED
Waseda University WABIAN Series
Waseda UniversityJapanese research humanoids dating to 1973 WABOT-1
Research
About Waseda University WABIAN Series
Waseda University's humanoid program spans five decades from WABOT-1 (1973, world's first full-scale humanoid) through WABIAN series (Waseda Bipedal Humanoid). WABIAN-2 (2006) achieved human-like walking with heel-contact and toe-off, mimicking natural gait. Later variants explored whole-body coordination, manipulation, and expressive communication. The program contributed fundamental research in bipedal locomotion, zero-moment point theory, and human-robot interaction. While never commercialized, WABIAN platforms trained generations of roboticists and established Japan's leadership in humanoid research.
PROS
- + Pioneering history in humanoid research (from WABOT-1)
- + Achieved highly human-like walking gait (heel-contact/toe-off)
- + High number of Degrees of Freedom (DoF) for complex motion simulation
- + Acts as a quantitative hardware simulator for rehabilitation
- + Significant contributor to Zero-Moment Point (ZMP) control theory
CONS
- - Not commercially available
- - Primarily a university research platform
- - Older models may use dated control hardware/software
Use Cases
Fundamental bipedal locomotion research
Human motion simulation for medical instruments
Quantitative evaluation of walk-assist machines
Studying human-robot emotional interaction
Clarifying foot arch biomechanics
Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- In Development
