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Steve is a humanoid robot developed by Sulu.be, a robotics company based in Belgium. Entertainment and hospitality humanoid robot designed by Jan De Coster. Features emotional engagement capabilities and DC motor actuators.
Steve is a unique 'character robot' created by Belgian designer Jan De Coster and the media company Brightfish. Unlike functional industrial humanoids, Steve was designed in 2013-2014 as an artistic exploration of human-robot interaction and storytelling.
Standing a towering 210 cm tall and weighing 140 kg, Steve has a minimalist, non-threatening aesthetic designed to evoke curiosity. It features dual arms and a wheeled base capable of 8 km/h movement. The robot is programmed with carefully choreographed gestures to serve as a public-facing figure at events, capable of greeting guests and delivering messages.
Steve represents a distinct branch of social robotics focused on personality, emotional resonance, and the 'theatrical' aspect of robots in human spaces, prioritizing connection over utilitarian labor.
| Category | Specification | Value |
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| Physical | Height | 210 cm |
| Physical | Weight | 140 kg |
| Physical | Material | Aluminium, Steel |
| Mobility | Degrees of freedom | 22 |
| Mobility | DOF per hand | 2 |
| Mobility | Max walking speed | 2.2 m/s (7.9 km/h, 4.9 mph) |
| Manipulation | Fingers per hand | 5 |
| Power | Battery life | 2 hours |
| Computing | LLM integration | Yes |
| Computing | Operating system | Arduino |
| Connectivity | Interfaces | WiFi |
The Steve is priced at approximately $60,000 USD. Availability status: Available. Target markets include Entertainment, Hospitality.