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iCub Robot Review, Specs, Price & Images

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iCub robot review and specifications

Open research humanoid robot platform

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iCub photo gallery and movement media

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Robot Intelligence Profile

Overview, buying status, and research notes

What it isiCub is a humanoid from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Open research humanoid robot platform Our review focuses on what is published today: size, payload, runtime, mobility, software access, safety claims, and whether buyers can actually purchase or deploy it.
Availability and pricingiCub is currently listed as research platform. Pricing is Research platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP found. That buying status matters because a preorder, pilot, enterprise quote, prototype, or discontinued model means very different things for buyers.
Best fitBased on its published specs and positioning, iCub is most relevant for research, cognitive robotics. It should be evaluated as a practical robot for the intended job, not only as a brand name or demo video.
What to watchPublic specifications can change as the manufacturer releases new details. Verify release timing, purchase availability, safety claims, autonomy level, SDK or ROS access, payload, runtime, battery details, sensors, hand design, actuator details, walking speed, and stable manufacturer measurements.
Comparable robotsA useful comparison set for iCub includes Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree G1, Apollo, Digit, NEO, Phoenix, Walker S, GR-2, Unitree H2. Compare price, availability, height, weight, payload, runtime, DOF, walking speed, hands, software access, service model, and deployment evidence.
Specs that matteriCub has 37 documented specification fields available for review. Specification highlights include Price: Research platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP found; Availability: research platform; Height: ~105 cm (1050 mm); Weight: 33 kg with battery backpack; 30 kg without battery backpack; DOF: 53; Battery: 36 V 9 Ah battery listed as not available yet in 2019 technical sheet; Actuators: 53 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF). The important question is whether the published capabilities match the actual work: lifting, walking, sensing, manipulating objects, operating safely, and being supported after deployment.

Profile coverage

Documented facts and source coverage

This humanoid profile connects reviewed reference records where available, including manufacturer pages, documentation, media, papers, patents, and community notes.

Documented specs37 fields
Reference links9 sources
Images26 views
Videos1 clips
Data confidence97%

iCub Review

iCub review, specs, price, availability and comparison

Quick answer: iCub is a humanoid associated with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Based on currently available public information, its availability is research platform, and its pricing status is Research platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP found.

This profile is designed for people comparing humanoid robots, evaluating robot buying options, checking developer suitability, or researching the state of commercial robotics. Unknown fields stay unknown until a stronger source is attached.

What is iCub?

Open research humanoid robot platform

Who makes it?

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is the manufacturer currently connected to this profile. Use the linked manufacturer page and source cards below to verify company-level details, model lineage, and official product information.

What is it designed for?

iCub is most relevant for research, cognitive robotics. Treat use-case claims carefully when the robot is still marked as prototype, piloting, announced, or unavailable to the public.

Availability and price

Availability: research platform. Price: Research platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP found. Robot pricing often depends on configuration, support contract, accessories, and whether the customer is buying, leasing, or joining a pilot.

Hardware and design

Height: ~105 cm (1050 mm); Weight: 33 kg with battery backpack; 30 kg without battery backpack; Chest Width: 36.5 cm; Total DOF: 53; Head DOF: 3 neck DOF plus 3 eye DOF

Mobility

Walking: true; Wheels: false; Tracks: false

Hands, manipulation and payload

Tactile Sensors: More than 3000 optional capacitive tactile sensors

Battery and charging

Battery Capacity: 36 V 9 Ah battery listed as not available yet in 2019 technical sheet

AI, software and developer support

Memory: 4 GB RAM; Operating System: Ubuntu LTS 64-bit; SDK: true; ROS: true via YARP interface to ROS

Strengths

  • 9 linked source records support verification.
  • 26 approved image assets help compare visible design and proportions.
  • Height is listed as ~105 cm (1050 mm).
  • Degrees of freedom are listed as 53.

Limitations and uncertainties

  • Runtime is not fully documented in the public data.
  • Robot specifications can change quickly as manufacturers revise hardware, software, and deployment programs.

Best use cases

  • research
  • cognitive robotics

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who need guaranteed availability without confirming directly with the manufacturer.
  • Procurement decisions that require independently verified pricing, warranty, and deployment support.
  • Applications where missing safety, runtime, payload, or autonomy data cannot be tolerated.

Similar robots and comparisons

Compare iCub against nearby robots to understand maturity, cost, availability, hardware tradeoffs, and ecosystem differences.

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FAQ

What is iCub?

iCub is a humanoid associated with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Firgelli Robots tracks its public specifications, media, source links, availability status, and comparison data in one profile.

Who makes iCub?

iCub is listed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Use the manufacturer profile and source links on this page to verify company details before making buying or research decisions.

Is iCub available to buy?

Current availability status: research platform. If the robot is marked as a prototype, pilot, announced, or not publicly sold, treat pricing and delivery claims as preliminary.

How much does iCub cost?

Pricing status: Research platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP found. Robot prices often vary by configuration, support contract, deployment type, and customer type.

What are the main iCub specifications?

Known headline specs include height ~105 cm (1050 mm), runtime Not publicly verified, payload Not publicly verified, and degrees of freedom 53.

What is iCub best used for?

iCub is most useful to evaluate in the context of research; cognitive robotics.

Specifications

Full iCub specification sheet

Technical fields are separated by category so buyers, researchers, and search engines can compare robots field by field.

37 spec fields
Identity 7 documented fields
Robot IDrobot_icub_a922c3d274Known
Robot NameiCubKnown
ManufacturerIstituto Italiano di TecnologiaKnown
Country of OriginItalyKnown
Availabilityresearch platformKnown
Consumer / Enterprise / ResearchresearchKnown
Product URLhttps://icub.iit.it/Known
Pricing 1 documented fields
MSRPResearch platform pricing by inquiry; no current public MSRP foundKnown
Physical Dimensions 3 documented fields
Height~105 cm (1050 mm)Known
Weight33 kg with battery backpack; 30 kg without battery backpackKnown
Chest Width36.5 cmKnown
Mobility 3 documented fields
WalkingtrueCalculated
WheelsfalseKnown
TracksfalseKnown
Degrees of Freedom 5 documented fields
Total DOF53Known
Head DOF3 neck DOF plus 3 eye DOFKnown
Hand DOF9 per hand; 19 coupled hand jointsKnown
Torso DOF3Known
Actuator Count53 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF)Estimated
Battery 1 documented fields
Battery Capacity36 V 9 Ah battery listed as not available yet in 2019 technical sheetKnown
AI 1 documented fields
Memory4 GB RAMKnown
Vision 1 documented fields
RGB Cameras2Known
Audio 1 documented fields
Microphone Count2Known
Hands 1 documented fields
Tactile SensorsMore than 3000 optional capacitive tactile sensorsKnown
Hardware 3 documented fields
CPUIntel i7 7600Known
RAM4 GB RAMKnown
Storage32 GB SSDKnown
Software 3 documented fields
Operating SystemUbuntu LTS 64-bitKnown
SDKtrueKnown
ROStrue via YARP interface to ROSKnown
Sensors 3 documented fields
Force Sensors6 six-axis force/torque sensors plus 2 ankle sensorsKnown
Torque Sensors6 six-axis force/torque sensors plus 2 ankle sensorsKnown
Touch SensorsMore than 3000 optional capacitive tactile sensorsKnown
Use Cases 1 documented fields
MilitaryfalseKnown
Community 1 documented fields
Videoshttps://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ErgfgF0uwUoKnown
Documentation 2 documented fields
API Docshttps://www.iit.it/documents/175012/528824/Technical-specs_iCub_robot_Rev_2.3_05082019%2B%281%29.pdf/44d1e600-7a09-12e0-5eeb-5e3a2444e78cKnown
SDK Docshttps://www.iit.it/documents/175012/528824/Technical-specs_iCub_robot_Rev_2.3_05082019%2B%281%29.pdf/44d1e600-7a09-12e0-5eeb-5e3a2444e78cKnown

Sources

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Primary and supporting sources

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Manuals and technical docs

Manuals, developer documentation, SDK notes, support pages, and technical PDFs where available.

Papers and patents

Academic papers, patents, white papers, and technical research connected to this robot.