Manav Robot
‘Manav’ means human or man in Hindi, is an Indian 3d Printed Humanoid Robot which was launched over the last weekend at Mumbai IIT Tech Fest 2015. Build and developed by A-SET Training & Research Institute from Delhi. Build with the aim to get Robotics researchers have access on an affordable platform to research on, Manav the robot does not disappoint.
The developers of Manav run a technical training institute in the capital of India, New Delhi. This project was more of a capability show off for the institute which came out with flying colors. This humanoid robot stands 2 feet Tall, has 2 cameras and sensors which can tell it which side the sound is coming from. 21 separate servos motors allow the robot to conduct Headstands, Push ups as well as write with the help of a pen.
Until now Robotics is a subject which can only be taught at higher universities because the cost of parts required to teach was very expensive, however with MANAV Robot things can change. A-set Plans to sell this Humanoid Robot at an affordable price of 1.5 to 2.5 lack Indian Rupee. The use of 3d Printer means that the developer can customized Robots to its customers. I would request the developers to share the 3d printable files with the community, upload the source code of the software that runs the robot, and let people know what kind of motors and hardware was used to make Manav Robot. A closed Source Manav is not worth the effort, it would become more of a toy for the rich Indian brats.
The developer also promises that Manav can play football, Which I am skeptical off as I have not seen this robot walk. But who knows we might just see it at the Robocup this year, flexing its motors with some of the best robots from around the world.
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