Editorial: Humanoid Robots for Real-World Applications

Abstract

Since Honda introduced the P2 in 1996, numerous humanoid robots have been developed around the world, and research and development of various fundamental technologies, including bipedal walking, have been conducted. At the same time, attempts have been made to apply humanoid robots to various applications such as plant maintenance, telemedicine, vehicle operation, home security, construction, aircraft manufacturing, disaster response, evaluation of assistive devices, and entertainment.