A Group of Hong Kong Students Creates a 14.1 cm Tall Humanoid Robot Capable of Walking on Two Legs and Moving Its Arms, Shoulders, Hips, and Knees.
A group of four students: Aaron Ho Yat Fung, Isaac Zachary To, Justin Wang Tou Dương, and Ngo Hei Leung from Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong, has created the smallest humanoid robot ever recorded, according to IFL Science on February 16. Standing at just 14.1 cm tall, this robot is 11.3 mm shorter than the previous world record holder made by Zain Ahmad Qureshi from Pakistan in 2022.
The new record has been confirmed by the Guinness World Records (GWR). To qualify for the record, the robot must be able to walk on two legs and rotate its shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
The new record has been confirmed by the Guinness World Records (GWR).
After designing the robot with software provided by the school’s robotics lab, the students fabricated the body parts using acrylic and 3D-printed components. Subsequently, servo motors produced by a custom factory were installed, allowing the robot to move its arms and legs. This ultra-small humanoid robot operates on a built-in 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery and can be controlled remotely via an app or buttons on the back of the robot.
The students reported that the small robot can walk, play soccer, dance, and even practice martial arts. Beyond being recorded in the Guinness World Records, the motivation behind the robot’s creation was to develop a low-cost learning tool for use in STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
By designing the smallest possible robot, mass production costs can be reduced, making the robot more affordable and accessible to families in need. “The team plans to publicly share the design and programming code to continue promoting STEAM education,” Isaac stated.
