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 historical significance (WABOT-1
- + 1973)
- + Fundamental contributions to bipedal control (ZMP and natural gait)
- + Platform for interdisciplinary research (e.g.
- + medical
- + psychological)
- + Extensive educational impact in robotics
CONS
- - Not commercially available
- - Primarily a lab-based research platform
- - Requires specialized expertise for operation and maintenance
Use Cases
Bipedal locomotion research
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) studies
Whole-body coordination and manipulation
Body movement simulation for assistive technologies
Fundamental robotics education and training
Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- In Development
