Promobot, the Russian robot manufacturer, is about to launch an R&D division, lab, and office in Vladivostok. The division will be responsible for research and development to design a lifelike exterior for Robo-C androids. The effort has been sponsored by the Far East High Technology Fund (FEHTF).
The new division will include:
· 3D android modelling centre
· Polymer lab to design hyper-realistic artificial skin
· Representative office for the Asia-Pacific Region (APR)
Vladivostok is the second home for the company’s R&D centre and labs after Perm. Promobot’s Far Eastern division focuses on developments for Robo-C androids, in particular, by designing the artificial skin and 3D android models to be used in robot manufacturing.
The Far Eastern office employs polymer experts, designers, and 3D modellers.
The Perm office is proceeding with its efforts to design the metal frame for Robo-C, hardware, and software to control the robot’s moving parts. Besides, the Perm office is continuously in charge of developing V4 service robots.