THEMIS V2

THEMIS V2 is an advanced humanoid robot from Westwood Robotics, a California-based company spun out of UCLA Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) in 2018. Standing 1.6 meters tall and weighing 36kg, it represents a significant advancement in research-grade humanoid platforms.

The robot features 40 degrees of freedom powered by proprietary BEAR (Back-drivable Electromechanical Actuator for Robotics) actuators that provide smooth, compliant, and human-like motion. With 6-DOF arms and 7-DOF hands, THEMIS V2 excels at complex two-handed manipulation tasks including picking, placing, and adaptive gripping with force control and optional touch sensing.

THEMIS V2 walks at human speeds, runs up to 10 km/h (6.2 mph), and can potentially perform parkour-like movements including jumping. Its agile bipedal locomotion includes walking, running, and obstacle negotiation across diverse terrains.

Equipped with stereo vision cameras and a MicroStrain 3DM-CV7-AHRS inertial measurement unit sampling at over 1000 Hz, the robot features up to 200 TOPS of onboard AI computing power for real-time perception, planning, and autonomous operation without cloud reliance.

The robot supports ROS and an AI-augmented humanoid operating system integrating large language models for advanced control and interaction. Safety features include force-limited joints and smooth motion for safe human interaction.

Hot-swappable batteries provide up to 3 hours of continuous operation, while liquid cooling manages heat during intensive tasks. THEMIS V2 is designed for industrial automation, logistics, healthcare assistance, inspection, and research applications.