World's most anatomically correct musculoskeletal robot is presented in Japan
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Kenshiro's body contains 160 artificial muscles that work like pulleys
The University of Tokyo's JSK Lab have developed what could be considered the world's most anatomically correct robot, Kenshiro
Kenshiro's proportions are based on the statistical average of a 12 year-old Japanese boy
Kenta, one of the first musculoskeletal robots built at the University of Tokyo's JSK Lab in 2001
Kenzoh, an upper-body musculoskeletal robot built at the University of Tokyo's JSK Lab in 2010
Kojiro, a musculoskeletal robot built at the University of Tokyo's JSK Lab in 2007
Kotaro, a musculoskeletal robot built at the University of Tokyo's JSK Lab in 2005
A detailed look at Kenshiro's knee joint, which contains artificial ligaments and a floating patella
Article Summary
Most human-like robots don't even attempt biological accuracy, because replicating every muscle in the body isn't necessary for a functional humanoid. Even biomimetic robots based on animals don't attempt to replicate every anatomical detail of the animals they imitate, because that would needlessly complicate things. That said, there is much to be learned from how muscle groups move and interact with the skeleton, which is why a team at Tokyo University's JSK Lab has developed what could be considered the world's most anatomically correct robot to date.
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