Clone Robotics' Protoclone: The World's Most Anatomically Accurate Android Stuns with Realistic Movements

April 15, 2025
Clone Robotics' Protoclone: The World's Most Anatomically Accurate Android Stuns with Realistic Movements
  • Clone Robotics, founded in 2021, aims to create biomimetic robots that replicate the strength and agility of biological organisms, focusing on complex, human-like functionality.

  • The Protoclone, developed by Clone Robotics, is touted as the most anatomically accurate humanoid robot, mimicking human skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous systems with synthetic components.

  • This innovative robot features 200 degrees of freedom, 1,000 Myofibers, and 500 sensors, enabling it to perform lifelike movements and functions.

  • Each Myofiber unit is engineered to replicate natural muscle behavior, contracting significantly under load and generating over one kilogram of force per three grams, which enhances mobility and efficiency.

  • Protoclone's sensory system is sophisticated, incorporating 4 depth cameras, 70 inertial sensors, and 320 pressure sensors to monitor movement and feedback, all managed by a microcontroller network and an NVIDIA Jetson Thor GPU.

  • The robot utilizes soft, water-powered muscles for natural movement, representing a significant advancement over traditional rigid robotic structures.

  • While current versions of the robot utilize pneumatic systems, future models are expected to incorporate hydraulics for improved performance.

  • The humanoid structure includes all 206 human bones and features detailed joint articulation with artificial ligaments and connective tissues.

  • Earlier this year, the company described Protoclone as the 'most anatomically accurate android in the world,' highlighting its advanced design.

  • Recent footage of the Protoclone has gone viral, amassing over nine million views, with reactions ranging from admiration to fear due to its realistic appearance.

  • The video showcases the robot flexing its muscles, which has been described as both impressive and unsettling, evoking comparisons to scenes from the show Black Mirror.

  • In previous footage, the Protoclone was seen hanging from the ceiling and moving its legs, further demonstrating its advanced capabilities.

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