HumanPlus, developed at Stanford University, is an advanced humanoid robotics system designed to learn and replicate human skills through real-time motion shadowing and imitation. It leverages a full-stack system that includes reinforcement learning-based motion training in simulation, and real-world skill acquisition through egocentric vision. The robot features 33 degrees of freedom (DoF) and stands at 180 cm tall, allowing it to perform complex tasks such as object manipulation, warehouse operations, and personal assistance with a high degree of accuracy.

One of HumanPlus's key capabilities is its ability to shadow human body and hand movements using only an RGB camera, without the need for additional sensors. This capability enables human operators to teleoperate the robot, collecting whole-body movement data that the system can use for training autonomous skill execution. The training pipeline involves supervised behavior cloning, where the robot learns to complete a variety of real-world tasks, such as folding clothes or interacting with objects, with success rates ranging between 60% and 100% based on provided demonstrations.

The applications of HumanPlus span various fields, including industrial automation, healthcare assistance, and research in human-robot interaction. Its ability to learn autonomously from human demonstration positions it as a valuable tool for environments requiring precise and adaptive physical collaboration. HumanPlus represents a significant step toward bridging the gap between human dexterity and robotic efficiency, enabling robots to integrate seamlessly into human-centric tasks.

Height 180 m
Power
  • Combustion
  • Electric
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydraulic
  • Pneumatic
Top Speed 1 m/s
Payload 3 kg