Orca

Orca I, developed by Shanghai Cyan Robotics (also known as Cyanborg Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2023), represents a cutting-edge prototype humanoid robot designed for versatile applications in research, education, exhibitions, eldercare, home assistance, and early industrial tasks. Measuring 151 cm in height, 52 cm wide, and 28 cm deep when standing, with a weight of approximately 45 kg and 28 degrees of freedom (DoF), Orca I features a compact, anthropomorphic aluminum and polymer structure optimized for stability and human-like interaction. Its single-arm reach extends to 66 cm, enabling precise dual-arm manipulation comparable to human capabilities. The robot's architecture integrates advanced hardware with proprietary AI models for end-to-end control. Locomotion is powered by electric servo motors paired with harmonic and planetary gear reducers, achieving a maximum speed of 3 km/h (walking at 2.5 km/h) and robust navigation across uneven terrain, stairs, uphill slopes, and under perturbations like strong kicks. A standout feature is the world's first Emotional Gait Foundation Model, a large-scale multimodal AI trained on psychological gait-emotion correlations (e.g., bouncy steps for happiness, slumped strides for sadness, stiff forceful steps for anger). This model enhances social interaction, making Orca more relatable for eldercare and companionship. Perception relies on 1080p binocular cameras with depth sensing, IMUs, force/torque sensors in limbs, and microphone arrays for voice interaction. Compute is handled by an industrial ARM CPU and onboard GPU module running a ROS2-based Linux OS, supporting external cloud LLM integration for natural language processing with sub-200ms glass-to-action latency. Manipulation excels in dexterous tasks like brewing coffee, mixing cocktails, handing out objects, and dynamic balancing (e.g., splits, spins). The head features an expressive OLED screen for emotions, notifications, and info display. Real-world deployments highlight Orca's maturity: featured on Shanghai Television demonstrating walking, backward motion, and bartending; 4+ hour Valentine's Day cinema event distributing 100+ roses; appearances at WAIC, ChinaJoy, AWE exhibitions with cosplay and interactions; met NBA star Yao Ming; landmark display at Shanghai Baiyulan giant screen; participated in the world's first humanoid half-marathon after weight optimizations for endurance. Research validations include arXiv papers on whole-body control for heavy-head humanoids, confirming stability in complex scenarios. Orca I prioritizes safety (human-safe design, IP20 ingress), 2-hour runtime per charge, Bluetooth/Ethernet/USB/Wi-Fi connectivity, and scalability via open ecosystems. Priced around $34k-$50k, it targets R&D labs, universities, and emerging commercial uses, bridging prototype to production amid China's humanoid push.