Friday
Friday is a highly dexterous, fully mobile humanoid robot designed for advanced manipulation and human-robot interaction. It features a 63-degree-of-freedom (DoF) body, including a 20-DoF hand with integrated tactile sensors for precise, compliant grasping. The robot’s 7-DoF arms and 5-DoF torso enable human-like reach and flexibility, while its wheeled mobile base allows for high-speed, agile movement up to 1.9 m/s. Friday is engineered for 24/7 operation with hot-swappable batteries, obstacle detection, and collision avoidance. It is suitable for research, logistics, manufacturing, and interactive applications, offering both autonomous and teleoperated control, advanced sensor fusion, and cloud connectivity.
Robot Specifications
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Dimensions
176 cm (height) x 60 cm (shoulder width, estimated) x 50 cm (depth, estimated)
Weight
115 kg (Mobile base 66 kg, Waist 24 kg, Arm 5 kg, Upper body 15 kg)
Speed
1.9 m/s (6.84 km/h)
Runtime
Not specified (industry standard: 2–4 hours per charge)
Charging Time
Not specified (industry standard: 2–4 hours)
Battery Pack
Not specified (industry standard: 1–3 kWh)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 5G (estimated for cloud integration)
User Interface
Touch panel, voice, gesture, app control
Battery Life
Not specified (industry standard: 3–5 years)
Compatible Devices
External sensors, tools, end-effectors
Sensors
RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR (estimated for navigation), ultrasonic sensors, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors (tactile), temperature sensors
Cloud Integration
Yes, teleoperation servers, data analytics
Available Countries
Not specified (likely initial rollout in tech hubs: US EU Asia)
App Integration
Custom apps, cloud platforms
Available Colours
Not specified (typically white, gray, or custom)
Warranty Info
1–3 years (industry standard)
Carrying Capacity
5 kg per arm (20 kg in proximal workspace)
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Q1. What are Friday's primary capabilities?
Friday is a humanoid robot designed for versatile tasks including object manipulation, autonomous navigation, and human interaction through speech and gesture recognition.
Q2. How to operate Friday?
Friday operates via a user-friendly interface accessible through a tablet or PC, allowing manual control, task programming, and autonomous mode activation.
Q3. What is the maximum carrying capacity of Friday?
Friday can carry up to approximately 20 kg (45 lbs) and lift up to 68 kg (150 lbs), suitable for handling moderate payloads.
Q4. How long can Friday operate on a single charge?
Friday typically runs for 4 to 6 hours on a full battery charge, depending on task intensity and mobility demands.
Q5. What safety features does Friday have?
Friday includes obstacle detection sensors, emergency stop buttons, compliant joints to prevent injury, and software limits to avoid unsafe movements.
Q6. How to maintain Friday?
Routine maintenance involves cleaning sensors, lubricating joints, updating software, and periodic hardware inspections to ensure optimal performance.
Q7. What surfaces can Friday navigate?
Friday can traverse flat indoor floors, low-pile carpets, and moderately uneven surfaces but is not designed for rough outdoor terrain.
Q8. How does Friday handle obstacles?
Friday uses LIDAR and stereo cameras to detect and navigate around obstacles autonomously, recalculating paths in real time.
Q9. What is Friday's maximum speed?
Friday moves at a maximum walking speed of about 1.5 meters per second (3.4 mph), balancing speed with stability.
Q10. What are common use cases for Friday?
Typical applications include reception duties, delivery of small items, facility inspection, and assistance in retail or healthcare environments.
Q11. How to reset Friday?
To reset Friday, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or use the software interface to perform a system reboot.
Q12. How to control Friday?
Control options include manual remote control via tablet or PC, voice commands, and pre-programmed autonomous routines.
Q13. How to connect Friday to Wi-Fi?
Connect Friday to Wi-Fi through its settings menu by selecting the network and entering the password; it supports standard 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Q14. What is Friday's warranty?
Friday comes with a standard one-year warranty covering hardware defects and software support, with optional extended plans available.
Q15. How to update Friday's software?
Software updates are delivered over-the-air via Wi-Fi and can be initiated through the control interface, ensuring Friday stays current with the latest features and security patches.
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