Overview

The Orca is a bipedal humanoid robot made by Cyan Robotics, a company founded in 2023 and based in Shanghai. It should not be confused with the open-source robotic hand of the same name that circulates under this designation. The Orca is still in prototype stage.

Construction

Height specifications vary by source between approximately 145 and 160 centimeters, with weight given at around 50 kilograms. The robot features approximately 40 degrees of freedom, including ten in the hands with five fingers each. The payload capacity is approximately nine kilograms. The joints are said to partly exceed human ranges of motion and allow movements such as splits or climbing stairs.

Technology and AI

Linear actuators from the proprietary ORCA series are used, along with a combination of Harmonic and planetary gearboxes. Sensors include binocular cameras with depth sensing, IMUs, as well as force and torque sensors. An OLED display serves as a face and expresses emotions. Control runs on Linux with ROS2. Battery runtime is specified at approximately two hours.

Market significance

Applications mentioned include research, education, exhibitions, and initial industrial testing. The manufacturer also points to care and therapy use cases. Price information varies between approximately 34,000 and 50,000 USD and is not verified. A series launch has not been documented to date.