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Protoclone V1
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Protoclone V1
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Protoclone V1 is an experimental humanoid robot developed by Clone Robotics , designed as a prototype platform to explore biomimetic, muscle‑driven human movement. Built with artificial muscles, a skeletal structure, and advanced sensing, Protoclone V1 serves as a research and technology demonstrator rather than a commercial robot, showing new approaches to lifelike humanoid motion and control.
Protoclone V1 is an experimental humanoid robot prototype developed by Clone Robotics , created to explore a radically biomimetic approach to humanoid design. Unlike conventional humanoid robots that rely on rigid joints and electric motors, Protoclone V1 is built around a musculoskeletal architecture inspired directly by the human body.
The robot features a synthetic skeletal structure , artificial muscle fibers (often referred to as Myofibers ), and a dense network of sensors that together aim to replicate human‑like motion, compliance, and physical behavior . This design allows Protoclone V1 to demonstrate fluid, organic movements that more closely resemble biological motion than traditional industrial humanoids.
Protoclone V1 is not intended for commercial deployment or practical task automation. Instead, it serves as a technology demonstrator and research platform , showing new possibilities in soft robotics, biomimetic actuation, and human‑analog mechanics . Public demonstrations often show the robot in controlled or suspended environments, highlighting muscle contraction, joint articulation, and coordinated movement rather than autonomous operation.
From a research perspective, Protoclone V1 provides valuable insight into:
Muscle‑driven locomotion and manipulation
Soft actuation and force distribution
High degree of freedom body control
Sensor‑rich humanoid anatomy
Future alternatives to motor‑driven humanoid systems
The platform is best described as a pre‑commercial, experimental humanoid , designed to push the boundaries of what humanoid robots can look like and how they can move. It lays the conceptual groundwork for future generations of humanoid or android‑class robots, but remains firmly in the prototype and experimental research stage .
Protoclone V1 is therefore ideal for concept exploration, advanced robotics research, and public technology demonstrations , rather than industry, logistics, or consumer applications.
manufacturer
Clone Robotics
WARRANTY YEARS
battery_life_h
2
imu
ProtocloneV1 is equipped with a distributed IMU system, consisting of multiple inertial measurement units embedded throughout the body. These IMUs track orientation, acceleration, and joint movement across the robot’s musculoskeletal structure.
The IMU system supports:
High‑resolution motion tracking of limbs and joints
Coordination of artificial muscle actuation
Balance and posture analysis during movement demonstrations
Biomechanical and control research focused on human‑like motion
IMU data is a core component of ProtocloneV1’s biomimetic sensing approach, enabling precise monitoring of complex, high‑degree‑of‑freedom movements rather than autonomous navigation or industrial control.
storage_gb
0
feature_bullets
Protoclone V1 does not have a publicly documented or standardized programming interface . As an experimental humanoid prototype , its software environment is custom, internal, and research‑oriented , developed by Clone Robotics specifically for prototype control and testing.
Key characteristics:
No public API or SDK available
Custom experimental control software
Focus on low‑level control of artificial muscles and joints
Sensor data handling for vision, IMUs, and pressure sensors
Programming details are not released for third‑party use
Protoclone V1 is not intended as a developer or commercial robotics platform , and external programming access is not supported or documented .
manufacturer country
USA / Poland
height_cm
180
charging_time_h
3
microphones
ProtocloneV1 does not have publicly documented microphones as part of its standard sensor system. Current information focuses on its vision, inertial, and distributed pressure/force sensors, which support biomimetic motion and muscle‑driven control rather than audio interaction.
As an experimental prototype, any audio capture would be non‑standard or experimental and is not a defined or advertised capability of ProtocloneV1.
programming
Protoclone V1 does not have a publicly documented or standardized programming interface . As an experimental humanoid prototype , its software environment is custom, internal, and research‑oriented , developed by Clone Robotics specifically for prototype control and testing.
Key characteristics:
No public API or SDK available
Custom experimental control software
Focus on low‑level control of artificial muscles and joints
Sensor data handling for vision, IMUs, and pressure sensors
Programming details are not released for third‑party use
Protoclone V1 is not intended as a developer or commercial robotics platform , and external programming access is not supported or documented .
use_cases
Protoclone V1 does not have a publicly documented or standardized programming interface . As an experimental humanoid prototype , its software environment is custom, internal, and research‑oriented , developed by Clone Robotics specifically for prototype control and testing.
Key characteristics:
No public API or SDK available
Custom experimental control software
Focus on low‑level control of artificial muscles and joints
Sensor data handling for vision, IMUs, and pressure sensors
Programming details are not released for third‑party use
Protoclone V1 is not intended as a developer or commercial robotics platform , and external programming access is not supported or documented .
robot type
Musculoskeletal Humanoid Robot
WIDTH_cm
60
num_joints_total
200
speakers
ProtocloneV1 does not have publicly documented speakers as part of its hardware configuration. The prototype is not designed for audio feedback or human‑robot verbal interaction, as its primary focus is on biomimetic movement, artificial muscles, and musculoskeletal control.
Any sound generation in demonstrations is not a defined feature of the robot itself and should be considered non‑existent or experimental.
os
Protoclone V1 does not have a publicly disclosed operating system . Clone Robotics has not released information about the OS, middleware, or software stack used in the prototype.
Available information indicates that Protoclone V1 runs on a custom, internal control software environment developed specifically for:
coordinating artificial muscle actuation
managing high‑degree‑of‑freedom motion
processing sensor data (vision, IMUs, pressure sensors)
As an experimental, non‑commercial humanoid , Protoclone V1 is not based on a standardized or developer‑oriented OS such as ROS, ROS 2, or a documented Linux distribution.
Category
Prototype/Experimental Humanoid
depth_cm
40
num_joints_arms
200
CPU
ProtocloneV1 does not have a publicly disclosed CPU specification. Details about the processor model, architecture, or performance have not been officially released by Clone Robotics.
Available information indicates that ProtocloneV1 uses custom control electronics to coordinate:
artificial muscle actuation
high‑degree‑of‑freedom joint control
sensor data processing (vision, IMUs, pressure sensors)
As an experimental prototype, the computing system is designed for research and control experimentation, not for standardized commercial performance benchmarks.
certifications
ß
price in euro
184000
weight_kg
69
num_joints_legs
GPU
ProtocloneV1 does not have a publicly disclosed GPU specification. Clone Robotics has not released details about any dedicated graphics processor or AI accelerator used in the prototype.
Available information suggests the robot relies on custom experimental control hardware focused on coordinating:
artificial muscle actuation
high‑degree‑of‑freedom motion control
sensor data processing
As a Prototype / Experimental Humanoid, ProtocloneV1 is not designed around a standardized AI or GPU computing platform, and no commercial‑grade GPU has been announced.
safety_features
9
price in USD
200000
max_speed_kmh
3
camera_system
ProtocloneV1 is equipped with a vision‑based camera system integrated into the head unit, designed to support perception research and sensor fusion. The system includes multiple cameras used for visual input such as object observation, motion tracking, and environment awareness.
The camera system is intended primarily for experimental and research purposes, enabling studies in robot vision, coordination with muscle‑driven movement, and human‑like perception. It is not optimized for production‑grade autonomy or industrial vision tasks, but rather for biomimetic humanoid research and technology demonstration.
ram_gb
datasheet_pdf
0
DELIVERY TIME
12
payload_kg
10
lidar
ProtocloneV1 does not use a dedicated LiDAR system as part of its standard sensor setup. The robot’s perception is primarily based on camera‑based vision systems, inertial sensors, and distributed pressure and force sensors, which align with its biomimetic, musculoskeletal design focus.
As an experimental prototype, ProtocloneV1 prioritizes human‑like anatomy, muscle‑driven motion, and sensor‑rich body feedback rather than autonomous navigation or environment mapping, where LiDAR is typically required.
ai_capabilities
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Protoclone V1 does not feature a publicly defined or production‑grade AI autonomy stack . Its AI‑related capabilities are experimental and research‑focused , intended to support biomimetic motion control and sensor integration rather than autonomous decision‑making.
Documented and inferred AI‑related functions include:
Low‑level control algorithms for coordinating artificial muscle actuation
Sensor fusion research , combining vision, IMUs, and distributed pressure sensors
Motion modeling and biomechanics learning , focused on human‑like movement
Control system experimentation for high‑degree‑of‑freedom bodies
Foundational learning pipelines , used internally for prototype development
Protoclone V1 is not designed for autonomous navigation, task planning, or commercial AI workflows . Instead, it serves as an experimental platform to explore how future humanoid systems might integrate learning, perception, and control within a muscle‑driven, anatomically inspired body
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