Overview

The Syntro from WorkFar Robotics is a humanoid robot that can be controlled in real time by a remote human operator while perceiving its surroundings. The company rents human-robot teams on a monthly basis to logistics and manufacturing operations.

Design

With 45 degrees of freedom in a compact form factor, the Syntro is designed for high-variance tasks and small batch operations. According to the company, it is manufactured in the USA at Advantage Plastics in Louisville, Kentucky. The entry price is around USD 29,000.

Technology and AI

The Syntro combines human control with onboard AI. The operator specifies what needs to be done via VR eye-tracking and haptic gloves, while the onboard AI handles the how through computer vision, inverse kinematics, and physics calculations. The operator receives tactile feedback through the gloves when grasping.

Market Significance

WorkFar emphasizes operating without venture capital while still wanting to produce at scale. The business model of renting human-robot teams targets logistics and manufacturing.