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Students’ unique humanoid robot achieves real-time human mimicry, teleoperation | The robot’s inverse kinematics system allows it to replicate human motions, improving its responsive and adaptive interaction with the environment.

Stellenbosch University unveils a humanoid robot that tracks and mimics human movements, showcasing remote operation potential.

Designed for advanced human-like interaction, the robot incorporates a webcam for vision tracking, combined with sophisticated software that allows it to analyze and mimic human movements in real-time, according to Engineering News. Several final-year undergraduate projects emphasize hands-on experience, as students work on designing custom actuators, advanced robotic hands, and humanoid arms with pincer grips. This architecture supports tackling complex tasks and leverages technology previously applied in particle accelerator control systems, broadening the department’s academic and engineering ambitions.

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