
Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) iRonCub, a humanoid robot.
Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
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Key specifications

| Weight | about 70 kg |
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| Propulsion engine count | four jet engines |
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| Propulsion engine placement | two mounted on the arms and two on a jetpack attached to the robot’s back |
| Maximum thrust force | more than 1000 N |
| Base platform | based on the latest generation of the iCub humanoid robot (iCub3), developed to be teleoperated |
| Structural modification | new titanium spine |
| Thrust control | enhanced thrust control via integrated sensors |
| Locomotion type | jet-powered flying |
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| Flight lift off height | approximately 50 cm |
| Turbine gas flow speed | nearly the speed of sound |
| Exhaust temperature | 800 degrees |
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| Turbine gas temperature | 700°C |
| Operation mode | developed to be teleoperated |
| Heat resistant covers | heat-resistant covers for protection |
| Control system | AI-powered control systems that allow it to fly while handling high-speed turbulent airflows, extreme temperatures, and the complex dynamics of multi-body systems |
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| Takeoff landing planning | advanced planners for coordinated takeoff and landing |
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