 Sanbot robots, 2017 | |
| Manufacturer | Qihan Technology Co. Ltd.[1] |
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| Country |  China |
| Year of creation | 2016 prototype |
| Type | Humanoid robot |
| Purpose | Retail, Hospitality, Education, Health care, Entertainment and Security |
| Website | Official website |
Sanbot is an intelligent, cloud-enabled service robot[2] developed by Qihan Technology Co. Ltd., a robotics and AI company who has their headquarters in Shenzhen, China.[3] Qihan has launched three generations of intelligent robots under the Sanbot brand – Sanbot Elf (QIHAN Technology renamed the first generation Sanbot to Sanbot Elf,[4]) Sanbot King Kong[5] and Sanbot Nano.[6]
Sanbot utilizes robotics and artificial intelligent (AI) technology[7] in design and manufacture. It has an open API platform[8] which enables developers to program the robot with customized Android applications for their business.[9] Sanbot was released at the IFA 2016 in Berlin.[10][11]
Sanbot Elf is in use by customs and airports including Gongbei Port of Entry and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for passenger service and security purposes.[12][13]
Sanbot manufactures MPS (Multi-service Platform System) for business including retail, hospitality, education, and healthcare.[14] MPS enables businesses to centrally manage several Sanbot robots anywhere through a cloud-enabled, centralized system.[15]
QIHAN Technology launched new generation humanoid robot the Sanbot King Kong at the 2017 World Robot Conference in Beijing and was presented to the North American market at CES 2018. The Sanbot is engineered to move at speeds up to five meters per second and able to tow up to 165 pounds.[16]
Sanbot Nano is Qihan’s new generation intelligent robot for home use and was launched in 2017, at IFA Expo in Messe Berlin, Germany. Sanbot Nano has Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (AVS), therefore it can be used to control lights, thermostats, and other home appliances. [6][4]
The Elf has 360 perception. The robot also is able to use Voice Interaction & localization, Facial Recognition, Video Chat, Obstacle Avoidance, and Auto charging.[17][18][19]
Sanbot robot adopts components and systems from other international tech companies for its hardware and software. The forward cameras are from Sony, and touchscreen from Sharp. IBM Watson powers the artificial intelligence capabilities, and Nuance provides the voice recognition.[20][21]
| Sanbot Elf | |
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| Dimensions |
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| Weight | 19 kilograms (42 lb) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 20Ah/300W Running time(Full Loading): about 4 Hours; Standby for over 10 hours |
| Display | 10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitance 10-point touch display |
| Head | Mic x 7, RGB Camera x 2, 3D sensor x 1, Touch sensor x 7 |
| Body | Gyroscope sensor x 1, Induction sensor x 2, IR obstacle sensor x 1, IR message sensor x 6,Touch sensor x 4, Electronic compass x 1 |
| Hands | IR obstacle sensor x 4, Touch sensor x 2 |
| Legs | IR obstacle sensor x 10, Omni Wheel x 3 |
| Moving parts | Head: 2 x DOF, 180 degree at horizontal direction, 30 degree at vertical direction Hand: 1x2(L/R) DOF, 270 degree swing back and forth Leg: 3 x DOF, Free angle |
| Video | 8.0MP HD camera 1.0MP HD color camera with 140 degree aspheric surface angle |
| Display | 10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitance 10-point touch display |
| Projection | Laser: 1920 x 720 HD wide gamut output: 60 Hz Aspect-ratio: 16:9 |
| Platform | ROS1.1 |
| Sound | Voice control, 360 degree sound localization 2 x tweeter, 1 x woofer |
| Networking | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz） Wireless: Bluetooth4.0, ZigBee |
| Atmosphere lamp | 250 customizable colors; 2 cycles for ears, 2 pcs for hands, and 1 cycle for chassis |
| Moving speed | Up to 2.88 kilometres per hour (2 mph) |
| Grade | Up to 1.5 centimetres (0.6 in) |
Standing at 4.8 feet (1.5 m) tall, Sanbot King Kong has two bionic arms and hands that provide degrees of freedom similar to a human arm. Its waist can change the body’s center of gravity and adjust its posture, for carrying objects on uneven terrain. Sanbot King Kong features a four-wheel drive system with an external wheel motor and Mecanum wheel chassis design achieving speeds up to 5 metres per second (18 km/h). Sanbot King Kong can tow up to 165 pounds.[16]
Sanbot King Kong has six built-in microphones in its head and a speech recognition program that can separate background noise in busy or loud areas. With an AI system powered by IBM Watson and Nuance, Sanbot King Kong is capable of speech recognition and can identify and communicate in 26 different languages. Sanbot King Kong has 3D cameras vSLAM (vision simultaneous localization and mapping), combining infrared, ultrasound and visual obstacle avoidance technology to allow Sanbot King Kong to map out unfamiliar environments and avoid glass doors and falling objects. Sanbot King Kong has a security password system on its head to protect the robot from unwanted access to its USB ports and power-supply ports.
| Sanbot King Kong | |
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| Dimensions |
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| Weight | 100 kilograms (220 lb) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 36V/1.6KW Running time(Full Loading): about 18 hours |
| Display | 10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitance 10-point touch display |
| Degrees of Freedom | Head x 3, Arm x 10, Palm x 10, Foot x 4 |
| Moving | 4-wheel drive External wheel motor and Mecanum wheel |
| Vertical Jump | 1.77 in/4.5 cm |
| Platform | Android/Linux/ROS/RTOS |
| Head | Microphone x7, Eye Display: OLED x 2, Background lights: RGB X 2, Speakers: Tweeter x2, Degrees of movement x 3, HD camera (720P) x 1, Visual Camera x 1, 3D Camera x 1, Lighting: LED Light x 1, Touch Sensor x 1 |
| Torso | 10.1-inch 1080P touch screen, HD Camera x 1, PIR x 2, Ultrasonic sensor x 2, Speakers Tweeter x 2, Touch sensor x 2 Backside Cover: Type-A USB x 2, Micro USB x 1, Dial Switch x 2 Front Side Cover: AC 220 V Power Outlet x 1, HDMI Port x 1, Type-A USB x 1, DC 12 V Port x 1, RJ45 Ethernet Port x 1, AUDIO IN Port x 1, I2C Interface x 1 Support Frame: Pressure transducer x1 |
| Arm (x2) | Degrees of Freedom x 5, Touch Sensor x 4, Infrared Distance Sensor x 3, Background Light x 1 |
| Chassis | External Wheel Hub Motor x 4, Mecanum Wheel x 4, Infrared Distance Sensor x 18, Ultrasonic Sensor x 6, 3D Camera x 4, Vision Camera x 1, Subwoofer x 1, Drawbar x 1, On/Off Switch x 1, Charging Port x 1, Charging Indicator Light x 1, Turn Signal x 3, Magnetic Sensor x 2, RFID x 1, RJ45 Ethernet Port x 1, DC 12V Port x 1, AUDIO IN Port x 1 |
| Moving speed | Up to 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph) |
| Max Freight Weight | 75 kilograms (165 lb) |
Sanbot Nano stands at 2.7 feet tall and is equipped with over 50 sensors to avoid objects in its way, recognize voices and know when someone enters the room. Sanbot Nano inherits popular features from Sanbot Elf including the Android SDK, Sanbot App Store and automatic charging. It adopts Amazon’s Alexa (Alexa Voice Service) and families can use it to control lights, thermostats and home appliances. It is the first home robot adopting the Amazon Alexa AI system.[22]
| Sanbot Nano | |
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| Dimensions |
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| Weight | 19 kilograms (42 lb) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 20Ah/300W Running time(Full Loading): about 4 Hours; Standby for over 10 hours |
| Display | 10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitance 10-point touch display |
| Head | Mic x 7, RGB Camera x 2, 3D sensor x 1, Touch sensor x 7 |
| Body | Gyroscope sensor x 1, Human body induction sensor x 2, IR evading obstacle sensor x 1, IR message receiving sensor x 6, Touch sensor x 4, electronic compass sensor x 1 |
| Hands | IR evading obstacle sensor x 4, Touch sensor x 2 |
| Legs | IR evading obstacle sensor x 10, Omni Wheel x 3 |
| Moving parts | Head: 2 x DOF, 180 degree at horizontal direction, 30 degree at vertical direction Hand: 1x2(L/R) DOF, 270 degree swing back and forth Leg: 3 x DOF, Free angle |
| Video | 8.0MP HD camera 1.0MP HD color camera with 140 degree aspheric surface angle |
| Display | 10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitance 10-point touch display |
| Platform | ROS1.1 |
| Sound | Voice control, 360 degree sound localization 2 x tweeter, 1 x Subwoofer |
| Networking | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz） Wireless: ZigBee |
| Atmosphere lamp | 250 kinds customized colors; 2 cycles for ears, 2 pcs for hands, and 1 cycle for chassis |
| Moving speed | Up to 2.88 kilometres per hour (2 mph) |
| Grade | Up to 1.5 centimetres (0.6 in) |
