Multimodal Data Collection: Teach by Showing
Stop writing complex reward functions; start teaching by showing. Reachy Mini is a research-grade data rig disguised as a cute robot. Using VR headsets or simple web controls, you can “possess” the robot to perform tasks remotely. It automatically records synchronized video, audio, and motor joint data, creating perfect datasets to train end-to-end “pixels-to-actions” models effortlessly.
HRI & Psychology Research: The Science of Connection
How does a human react when a robot looks sad? Reachy Mini’s 9-DoF kinematics allows researchers to explore the subtle nuances of non-verbal communication. From the angle of a head tilt to the droop of an antenna, you can precisely control emotive gestures in controlled environments, unlocking new insights into human empathy, trust, and social bonding with machines.
STEM & Robotics Education: Make Math Move
Make Math Move Turn dry equations into dancing robots. Reachy Mini is a captivating platform that makes complex concepts tangible. Students aren’t just calculating matrices; they are using inverse kinematics (IK) to make Reachy wave hello, or deploying ROS 2 navigation to track a face. It bridges the gap between textbook theory and real-world engineering, making learning Python and embedded systems undeniably fun.
