ARI
ARI is a wheeled humanoid social robot designed for advanced human-robot interaction, featuring expressive multimodal behaviors through animated LCD eyes, LED lighting, head and arm gestures, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen torso for multimedia display and user interfaces. Standing at 165 cm tall with a lightweight 60 kg frame, it supports perception tasks like face recognition, skeleton tracking, speech synthesis/recognition, and 3D gaze estimation. Equipped with ROS Noetic for seamless integration, ARI navigates indoor environments using Visual SLAM, RGBD cameras, and optional LIDAR, enabling autonomous mapping and obstacle avoidance. Its dual arms offer up to 5 DOF each for gesturing and light manipulation (0.5 kg payload per arm), complemented by a differential drive base for mobility up to 1.5 m/s on flat surfaces. Ideal for research, healthcare, retail, and education, ARI facilitates cognitive AI development with NVIDIA GPU processing, fostering engaging social cues like turn-taking and emotional expression in collaborative settings.
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Dimensions
165 x 53 x 75 cm
Weight
60 kg
Speed
5.4 km/h (1.5 m/s)
Runtime
12 hours
Charging Time
4 hours
Battery Pack
1 kWh - Based on Pal Robotics standards
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.4, USB, LTE capable
Touchscreen, voice, gesture, app, web interface
Battery Life
3-5 years
NVIDIA Jetson TX2 GPU, Intel i7 CPU, external LIDAR
Yes, teleoperation servers
Available Countries
EU,USA,global
ROS tools, web-based GUI, rviz, rqt
Available Colours
White, black accents
Warranty Info
1-2 years standard coverage
RGB cameras, stereo cameras, RGBD camera, fisheye RGB cameras, LiDAR (optional), laser, sonar, IMU, gyroscope, force/torque sensors, microphones (x4 array)
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PAL Robotics Unveils ARI Upgrades at CES 2026
PAL Robotics steals the show at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing upgraded versions of its flagship humanoid robot ARI with enhanced AI perception and navigation packs. This timely reveal builds on ARI's established role in human-robot interaction since its 2019 launch, positioning it for broader deployment in hospitals, retail, and research labs amid rising demand for collaborative machines. Attendees witnessed live demos of ARI's refined behaviors, signaling Barcelona-based PAL's push to dominate social robotics amid global events highlighting humanoid advancements.
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Q1. What is ARI, and what problem is it designed to solve?
ARI is a wheeled humanoid robot developed by PAL Robotics for human-robot interaction and front-desk tasks. According to the manufacturer, it addresses needs in social robotics, perception, cognition, and navigation in controlled environments.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of ARI?
ARI features multimodal expressive gestures, face detection, speech recognition, text-to-speech, and autonomous navigation via visual SLAM and lidar. It includes a touchscreen torso, animated eyes, and ROS compatibility for research applications.
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