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Boardwalk Robotics
A versatile humanoid upper torso designed for manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance, operating from a stationary pedestal.
Supports machine learning
Height
110
cm
Weight
N/A
kg
Speed
0
m/s
Payload
10
kg
Mobility
Stationary
Actuators
Cycloidal Drive
DoF (Domains of freedom)
19
°
Humanoid upper torso designed for precise stationary pedestal operation.
A continuous 10 kg (22 lb) payload capacity for demanding industrial work.


Features 19 degrees of freedom with impressive 9 rad/s joint speeds.
Custom cycloidal transmissions achieving 96% energy efficiency.
A versatile humanoid upper torso designed for manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance, operating from a stationary pedestal.
Alex is a 19-joint upper-body humanoid designed for high-dexterity tasks without the complexity of legs. Featuring 15-DOF hands with advanced tactile sensing, it can perform intricate assembly and sorting tasks with 0.3mm precision. Its custom cycloidal transmissions allow for open-loop torque control, creating a responsive and backdriveable system that feels natural and safe during human collaboration.
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Boardwalk Robotics
Prioritizes stationary upper-body mastery over mobility, offering sub-millimeter precision and high-fidelity tactile feedback for intricate assembly and surgical support.
Alex by Boardwalk Robotics
Actuators
Cycloidal Drive
DoF (Domains of freedom)
19
°
Height
110
cm
Speed
0
m/s
Weight
N/A
kg
Payload
10
kg
Runtime
N/A
h
OS / AI System
Supports machine learning
Stationary
Supports machine learning
Developed with IHMC, it features a pedestal-based manipulation stack that prioritizes upper-body precision (0.3mm) over mobility, making it ideal for aviation maintenance and micro-assembly.
Uses a proprietary kinesthetic whole-body sensing system, allowing teleoperators to "feel" the robot's physical interactions through haptic-reflective controllers.
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Boardwalk Robotics
Pilot projects with Spirit Airlines and Looking Glass XR for specialized maintenance.
Focused on aviation maintenance, food service, and industrial pedestal-based assembly.
Clear human-inspired anatomy supports intuitive perception.
Engages in verbal communication using natural language.
Uses arm and head motions similar to human gestures.

