For
now, this page contains references to androids, advanced robots and pointers
for those interested in building them. These are some of the pages we have
found useful or interesting. More will be added later.
Android
World A central site cataloging android research and development
projects around the world. A key reference point. Chris also sells parts.
The
Humanoid Project A project to evolve the control system for a
humanoid robot using evolution of machine language programs.
The
Honda ASIMO Project No site would be complete without a link to the
Honda bot.
Graphical Simulation and Motion Planning for Humanoid
Robots More than just a simulation, it is also connected with the H5
and H6 humanoid robots.
CyberLife
Research. From the author of the Creatures A-Life simulation game, a
primate-bot built on his principles.
Android Companions A Yahoo group focused on
Androids as household companions.
Valerie The moderator of the Android World
site has his own android companion project.
With the success of the Honda and Sony robots using Zero-Moment Point (ZMP) motion control, several projects have built basic kits using the same principles. You can now either build or buy a truly walking robot.
PINO project Open Source android from Japan.
Plans, software, documents.
PINO the humanoid: A basic
Architecture (PDF)
PINO the humanoid that walks (PDF)
LUCY.
A desktop ZMP walker by Dajin in South Korea. Everything including source code.
$5000-$6000 (we think).