Standard Robots, a robotics firm based in Shenzhen, has launched DARWIN-01, a wheeled humanoid robot developed for industrial automation applications in manufacturing and warehousing. The company introduced the system as part of its strategy to expand the use of robotics in environments that require both mobility and dexterity.
DARWIN-01 is built on an omni-directional wheeled base, enabling it to move through constrained spaces at speeds exceeding two meters per second. It is capable of transporting payloads of up to 10 kilograms. The robot incorporates 28 articulated motors, which allow for a wide range of motion and are intended to support the execution of tasks that require fine motor skills.
The system includes a modular end-effector design, which facilitates rapid tool changes between different attachments such as grippers and suction modules. This modularity is intended to increase the robot’s versatility across a range of industrial tasks. DARWIN-01 is also equipped with a multi-sensor fusion system that combines various sensor inputs for object recognition and spatial measurement, supporting autonomous navigation and interaction within complex environments.
For remote operations, the robot supports VR-based teleoperation over 5G networks, enabling users to control it in real time from a distance, including in settings that may pose safety risks for human workers. Additionally, DARWIN-01 is designed for integration with existing industrial systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and it can operate alongside other automation technologies, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).
