You must have seen Transformers or what you call robots in disguise . Optimus prime with his team of autoboats fights a battle of life to save human lives. Hard to say how long will these cool animations lag behind corporeality.  The modern day robots hold close affinity to humans. Fondly called humanoids, they have easy to recognize motions and improved adaptability to human environments. These androids have decided to slip into the boots of cyborgs. Here are 5 of them who are amazingly, jaw droppingly humane.

Nao

All impressive behaviors is what makes this piece a perfect family companion. With an easy to handle programming interface, every member in the family would love the robo experience. Its a complete entertainer that can interact with user. More it can be taught new behaviors using Wi-Fi connectivity. Based on Linux platform and scripted with Urbi its easy to customize the android with a graphic interface for beginners and geeks can with the code command. Some of other features that needs a mention includes Voice synthesis, 25 degrees of freedom, Prehensive hands, swapable head and digital camera. Not to hole up, it’s high with EQ (emotional quotient).

i-Sobot

i- Sobot is the elder of the lot but the smallest (as claimed) one with 6.5 inches height. Launched two years ago with impressive features, this robot hasn’t stop being humanitarian with each passing phase. This robot looks and acts impressive too. Let us go through the features it has.

Features

1. Order and it will obey: i-Sobot has a memory of carrying out 100 voice commands through its unique microphone.

2. Advanced Gyro Sensor: This gyro sensor helps it decide its movements impressively and maintain its balance.

3. Lights: The i-Sobot has two powerful lights at the front and at the back of tis head.

4. It can Speak too: More than 200 words can be uttered by this robot. So don’t get scared if it says good morning to you in the morning.

5. 17 Servo Units: It has 17 servo units and engines to work things up and also IC to support its technology.

WABIAN-2R

There couldn’t be a better example of human motion simulator. Exerting a massive effort to mimick humans, WABIAN-2R is an impressive bipedal humanoid robot. The humanoids WABIAN-2R has been etched out to perform specifically in human environment. Weighing moderate, 64.5 kg standing at a height of 1475 mm, WABIAN-2R imitates various human motions which are usual with humans. Its GA(Genetic Algorithm) is perfectly designed to reproduce human postures and gait.

Robonova-1

Amazing piece! This pre assembled humanoid (RTW) can walk, run, do flips, cartwheels, dance moves. Once you program it, Robonav is ready to compete in class J competition. With metal exoskeleton, this 12 inch mechanical man works on 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos. Its feedback technology allows simple programing for various manipulated functions. Optional devices with robonova includes acceleration sensors, speech synthesis modules. The android is equipped with operational devices such as Bluetooth controllers and R/C transmitters and receivers. With a user friendly interface it allows easy customization for users. For students hobbyists, educators and students its a robo of dreams. Reminds me of the starwar R2D2.

Superbot

SuperBot is a new type of robots that are modular, multifunctional, and easily reconfigurable. Its modules can be dynamically configured into different robots to fit the user’s needs. For example, it can crawl, walk, roll, climb, carry, fetch, or survey. The reconfiguration and module exchanges are easy and do not require any special knowledge or training. Such robots are economic because a single robot can provide diverse behaviors and can be changed frequently. Though it looks ugly still its going to be a very valuable project in the future.

What I also liked about the robot is its well documented. You can read about the projects.

So do you like this list or do you think any human interventions is possible? *No Pun intended though*. Feel free to write to us. Till then enjoy your robotic experience.