MH3

The MH3 humanoid robot from Mirsee Robotics, a Cambridge, Ontario-based company founded in 2017 by CEO Tarek Rahim and CTO Rob Ings, marks the third generation of their humanoid lineup (following MH1 in 2021 and MH2 in 2023). Designed as a practical, production-ready solution for augmenting skilled human labor in critical infrastructure, hazardous, remote, and labor-intensive environments, the MH3 prioritizes teleoperation over full autonomy, enabling operators to provide 'instant remote physical presence' via immersive VR headsets, haptic feedback gloves, and low-latency control systems. This approach addresses current AI limitations by allowing human experts to perform dexterous tasks remotely, with AI gradually learning repetitive actions to reduce operator workload. Architecturally, the MH3 features a robust wheeled mobile base using Mecanum wheels for holonomic motion (strafing, pivoting in place), integrated suspension, and highest-in-class payload capacity (over 300 kg in related platforms), ensuring inherent stability superior to legged designs. Standing 180 cm tall and weighing 125 kg, it offers 31 degrees of freedom overall, including 6 DoF per 5-fingered hand for human-level dexterity. Arms deliver up to 30 kg payload per arm (27 kg combined force), powered by BLDC motors with harmonic and planetary gearing for precision. The main structure is Aluminum 6061 alloy, with IP54 ingress protection for industrial durability. Perception is driven by the proprietary Hadron Vision System: an embedded stereo camera array (12 MP resolution) paired with NVIDIA Jetson processors for high-fidelity 3D mapping and object recognition. FPGA-based ultra-low latency video encoding/transmission achieves sub-100 ms glass-to-action latency. The ROS2 operating system integrates various LLMs for AI augmentation, supporting teleop-to-autonomy transitions. Power management includes a modular, hot-swappable battery system delivering 10 hours real-world runtime per charge, with wireless charging for continuous operations. Safety is paramount: power-off brakes, force-limiting actuators, and 'strong but safe' design certified for human collaboration. Innovations stem from Mirsee's R&D, including patented M-Drive hybrid hydrostatic actuators (toroidal piston, plastic construction for MRI-safe apps, ultra-fine haptics), advanced motor controllers, and System Management Controllers (SMC) as subsystem hubs. Collaborations enhance capabilities: Eclipse Automation for scalable manufacturing via NVIDIA Omniverse simulations; Nucleus AI for improved interaction/agency; Stanford for surgical tech spillovers. Deployment history includes lab demos (e.g., tool use, waving), public unveilings at Waterloo's Humanoids AI & Drinks event, high-risk operations, remote infrastructure maintenance, and defense/aerospace pilots. Canadian DND granted $500k IDEaS funding in 2025. Pre-production status targets warehouse/manufacturing pilots by 2027, emphasizing ROI through safety, productivity, and minimal retraining. With partnerships accelerating production, MH3 positions Mirsee as a leader in pragmatic humanoids for real-world utility, not hype.33334676869707172