Torobo

Torobo is a 1.66 m, 160 kg humanoid from Tokyo Robotics of Japan, built as a high-fidelity research platform with rich force sensing. Its emphasis on torque control and smooth, human-like motion makes it well suited to studying learned manipulation and safe physical interaction.

The robot uses high-precision actuators in all joints, including 7-axis arms, a waist, a neck and a mobile base, for fluid motion and accurate force control. Torque sensors on every arm and waist joint plus force sensors enable impedance control, and cameras and other sensors provide environment perception. Its software offers ROS support, Gazebo simulator compatibility, MoveIt! for trajectory planning and collision avoidance, and deep predictive learning tools, giving researchers a well-integrated, extensible stack for advanced experiments.

As a research-grade humanoid robot, Torobo suits manufacturing studies, cleaning and home-assistance experiments, advertising and demonstration use, and academic research into force-controlled manipulation and autonomous behaviour. Its high-quality sensing and standard tooling make it a productive base for reproducible work.

Nexon System supports the Tokyo Robotics Torobo for research groups and institutions across Southeast Asia, providing commissioning, ROS-based onboarding, task programming, and integration with existing research infrastructure and simulation environments. Each deployment includes training and continuing technical support, so teams can concentrate on their research rather than platform upkeep. Talk to Nexon to bring Torobo into your lab.