A humanoid robot designed to provide support wherever physical strength and helping hands are required – this was the guiding vision behind the development of ergoCub. The goal is to deploy it in practical, real-world applications, enabling it to take over tasks that are physically demanding or potentially hazardous for humans. The robot functions as a versatile system intended for a wide range of use cases, with a particular focus on collaborative scenarios. ergoCub is not conceived as an isolated machine, but as a flexible partner that adapts to changing requirements and actively supports human operators. Its mobility and precision are enabled in part by FAULHABER drive systems, which ensure dynamic and finely tuned motion sequences in the neck and forearms. Read more
