HSR, Human Support Robot as Research and Development Platform

Abstract

Many robots have already been released as research and development platforms. However, there are few robots that satisfy the requirements (such as size, function, and environmental safety) for domestic human support robots aim at. Our mission at TOYOTA is to develop partner robots that provide the freedom of mobility to all people and improve the quality of life (QOL) of all people. Such human support robots can move around the house, keep watch over family members, and fetch objects. Robots meeting these goals have three key features: (1) compact size, (2) safety and durability, (3) ease of use. We will give a status report on Human Support Robot (HSR), an example of such research and development platforms, and HSR Developers' Community.