ProtoClone
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Protoclone is a highly advanced bipedal musculoskeletal android developed by Clone Robotics, designed to closely mimic human anatomy and movement. It features a polymer skeleton with 206 bones, over 1,000 artificial muscle fibers called Myofibers, and more than 200 degrees of freedom, enabling fluid, human-like motions. Equipped with 500 sensors including cameras, pressure, and inertial sensors, it integrates synthetic skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous systems. Currently powered by a 500-watt electric pump and pneumatic actuators, it is planned to transition to hydraulics for enhanced performance. Protoclone targets household and commercial applications such as cooking, cleaning, and other domestic tasks, representing a milestone in biomimetic robotics with a focus on natural movement and interaction.
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ProtoClone is a humanoid robot made by Clone Robotics in Poland, launched in 2025 and built for biomechanical musculoskeletal testing, synthetic muscle fatigue benchmarking, and joint compliance trials. Featured in “Clone’s Protoclone V1 Mirrors Human Muscles with 1,000 Myofibers, 500 Sensors”.
- Dimensions
- Approximately 180 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm (height x width x depth)
- Handles
- Biomechanical test loads (benchmarking synthetic myofiber contractions)
- Battery runtime
- Approximately 2 hours continuous operation
- Sensors
- Four cameras, 320 pressure-sensitive sensors, 70 inertial measurement units (IMUs), temperature sensors, humidity sensors
- Operating environment
- Primarily indoor; temperature range 10°C to 35°C
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Clone Robotics introduces Alpha, a prototype humanoid that walks using water-powered artificial muscles.
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Clone Robotics shows video of Protoclone V1, a faceless musculoskeletal android with about 1,000 artificial muscles and 500 sensors.
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Q1. What is Protoclone by Clone?
Protoclone is a humanoid robot by Clone Robotics featuring a musculoskeletal structure with 206 polymer bones and 1,000 artificial muscle fibers for human-like movement.
Q2. When was Protoclone launched?
The prototype was demonstrated in early 2025, with preorder plans for a limited Clone Alpha edition later that year.
Q3. What are Protoclone's primary use-cases?
It is designed for household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, making sandwiches, pouring drinks, and fetching items.
Q4. What is Protoclone's top speed?
Exact top speed is not specified, but its human-like musculoskeletal design suggests moderate, human-comparable movement speeds.
Q5. What is the weight of Protoclone?
The exact weight is not publicly disclosed; estimated to be similar to a lightweight humanoid robot, likely between 40-60 kg.
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