TOPIO
In this article, we will explore the impact of TOPIO on contemporary society. From its origins to its relevance today, TOPIO has played a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life. We will analyze how TOPIO has evolved over time and how it continues to influence the way we relate, work and navigate in the digital world. Through different perspectives and opinions, we will examine the importance and implications of TOPIO in today's society and its projection into the future.
TOPIO ("TOSY PIng Pong Playing RobOt") is a bipedal humanoid robot designed to play table tennis against a human being.[1] It has been developed since 2005 by TOSY, a robotics firm in Vietnam. It was publicly demonstrated at the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition (IREX) on November 28, 2007.[2] TOPIO 3.0 (the latest version of TOPIO) stands approximately 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighs 120 kg (260 lb).[3]
Development history
| Time | Place | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| November, 2005 | TOSY Robotics | Project TOPIO was started | |
| July, 2007 | TOSY Robotics | First experiment version of TOPIO demonstrated | 8 degrees of freedom, 1 leg, hydraulic system |
| 28 November 2007 | Tokyo International Robot Exhibition, Japan | TOPIO 1.0 publicly demonstrated | 20 degrees of freedom, 6 legs, hydraulic system |
| 5 February 2009 | Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany | TOPIO 2.0 publicly demonstrated | 42 degrees of freedom, 2 legs, DC servo motors |
| 25 November 2009 | Tokyo International Robot Exhibition, Japan | TOPIO 3.0 publicly demonstrated | 39 degrees of freedom, 2 legs, Brushless DC servo motors |
| 4–9 February 2010 | Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany | TOPIO 3.0 publicly demonstrated | 39 degrees of freedom, 2 legs, Brushless DC servo motors |
| 8–11 June 2010 | AUTOMATICA URBUTT, Germany | TOPIO 3.0 publicly demonstrated | 39 degrees of freedom, 2 legs, Brushless DC servo motors |
Specifications
| TOPIO 1.0 | TOPIO 2.0 | TOPIO 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 185 cm | 215 cm | 188 cm |
| Mass | 300 kg | 60 kg | 120 kg |
| Power supply | Hydraulic | Li-Po battery, 48V 20Ah | Li-Po battery, 48V 20Ah |
| Actuator | Hydraulic cylinder | DC Servo Motor | Brushless DC Servo Motor |
| Legs | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| High speed camera | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Continuous shots | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Degrees of freedom | 20 Two in the head Six in each arm One in each leg (6 legs) |
42 Three in the head Seven in each arm Six in each leg (2 legs) Three in the torso Five in each hand |
39 Two in the head Seven in each arm Six in each leg (2 legs) One in the torso Five in each hand |
Technologies
- Recognition of fast moving objects
- Artificial Intelligence
- Low Inertia mechanical system
- Fast and accurate movement control
- Balanced bipedal walking[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "A Ping-Pong-Playing Terminator". Popular Science. 2010-02-17. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "TOSY TOPIO - Table Tennis Playing Robot". DigInfo News. 5 December 2007. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 2007-12-05.
- ^ "TOPIO 3.0 at Tokyo International Robot Exhibition 2009". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-11-27.[dead link]
External links
- Official website
- TOPIO video - YouTube
- "I, the Ping Pong Robot" - Softpedia
- "Ping Pong Playing Robots" - www.robots.net
- "TOPIO - The Ping Pong Playing Robot" Archived 2010-01-09 at the Wayback Machine - www.robotliving.com
- "Play ping-pong or feed the baby at Tokyo robot fair" - Reuters