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Kaspar
Kaspar
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Locomotion Type
Biped
Stage
Demo
Height
60 cm
Degrees of Freedom
4 DOF
Weight
15 kg
Release Year
2005
Computing
Controlled by external PC via USB. Or wirelessly using on-board mini PC. Custom Java software. YARP, C++, and Python interfaces optional.
Sensors
Cameras in eyes. Force-sensing resistor or capacitive touch sensors.
Kaspar is a child-sized social robot by University of Hertfordshire, about 60 cm, with simplified facial expressions and body language, designed for research and therapy support with children with autism.
Application Scenarios
Autism research and therapy, human-robot interaction.
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