Clone Robotics: A company that can produce bionic robots similar to those in Westworld

7 min readJul 16, 2024

Clone Robotics is a company dedicated to developing low-cost, biomimetic and intelligent bionic robots. Its mission is to use advanced musculoskeletal technology to create bionic robots that can perform common labor in daily life, similar to the bionic robots in Westworld.

2014 : Founder Łukasz Kozlik begins improving McKibben artificial muscles and using biomechanical principles to drive natural human skeletons, advancing the development of bionic robotics.
2020 : Dhanush Radhakrishnan joins to help productize musculoskeletal technologies and develop robotic “brains” that can quickly learn new manipulation skills.

Core Products

Clone Hand

Clone Hand is the world’s closest robotic hand to human musculoskeletal structure, driven by Clone’s proprietary hydraulic muscles and valves. Its size and biological features are the same as those of a human hand, including half an arm bone, a complete forearm and palm, and all possible degrees of freedom.
Features : High-power density, biomimetic, anthropomorphic robotic hand with 24 degrees of freedom and 37 McKibben muscles capable of performing a variety of manipulation tasks.
Application : Suitable for scenes that require delicate hand operations.

Clone Torso

Clone Robotics used its musculoskeletal technology to extend the design of an anthropomorphic hand to a full humanoid torso. The Clone Torso features a rigid spine, a movable neck, and fully movable arms from shoulders to fingertips.
Features : Has a solid spine, movable neck and fully movable arms, designed to be similar to the human bone structure.
Application : For tasks requiring complex upper body movements.

Clone Hand

Clone Hand is a high-power density, biomimetic, anthropomorphic robotic hand developed by Clone Robotics. Its design and functions are designed to simulate the dexterity and manipulation capabilities of human hands, and it is capable of performing a variety of complex manipulation tasks.

Main functions and features

1. High Simulation and Multiple Degrees of Freedom

Degrees of freedom : It has 24 degrees of freedom, enabling it to achieve a variety of hand movements.
Size and Biological Characteristics : The Clone Hand has the same size and biological characteristics as a human hand, including half an arm bone, a complete forearm and palm.

2. McKibben muscle

Number : 37 McKibben muscles, providing powerful driving force.
Performance : These muscles are capable of withstanding high loads, have a long lifespan and efficient contraction performance.

3. Materials and manufacturing

Polymers : Use polymer materials developed by Clone that are softer, lighter, cheaper and perform better than traditional metals.
- Integrated Tendon Muscle : Adopts an integrated design to improve the stability and durability of the structure.

4. Electro-hydraulic system

Electro-hydraulic valve : Each arm corresponds to an independent electro-hydraulic valve system, which can achieve precise force and flow control.
Control system : Built-in electro-hydraulic valve with proprioceptive pressure feedback, providing efficient control frequency (100Hz) and communication frequency (200Hz).

5. Battery and Power

Battery life : 2 hours of battery life, suitable for long-term operation tasks.
Power system : Equipped with a 500W brushless DC motor, providing powerful power output.

6. Flexibility and strength

Operating load : Able to withstand an operating load of 7 kg, suitable for various scenarios requiring strong operating capabilities.
Contraction ratio and contraction time : The contraction ratio of muscle fibers is 27% and the contraction time is 0.3 seconds, ensuring quick response and flexible operation.

Application Scenario

Clone Hand can be applied in the following scenarios:

Industrial Manufacturing : Perform delicate assembly and manipulation tasks.
Medical rehabilitation : used to assist rehabilitation training and simulate human hand movements.
Service Robots : Service robots are used to perform operational tasks in daily life, such as grasping objects, operating tools, etc.

Technical advantages

Efficient bionic design : Clone Hand adopts efficient biomimetic design, which can simulate the complex operations of human hands.
Durability and Economy : Using cheap and durable polymer materials reduces manufacturing costs while increasing durability.
Precise Control : The electro-hydraulic system and advanced control algorithms ensure precise operation and fast response.

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Clone Torso

Clone Torso is a highly realistic, fully functional humanoid robot torso developed by Clone Robotics. It integrates a sturdy spine, a movable neck, and fully movable arms, designed to simulate the complex movements and manipulation capabilities of the human upper body.

Main functions and features:

1. High simulation and structural design

Solid Spine : Provides a stable support structure that mimics the function of the human spine.
Movable Neck : Allows flexible movement of the head and neck, enhancing the robot’s adaptability and operating range.
Fully articulated arms : Every joint from shoulder to fingertips can move, enabling it to perform a variety of complex manipulation tasks.

2. Natural skeleton design

Natural-like skeleton : Clone Torso uses a skeleton design similar to that of humans, with a built-in Raspberry Pi 4B for advanced control and network connectivity.
Advanced control system : Through Raspberry Pi 4B, advanced control of the robot is achieved, supporting network connection and remote operation.

3. Electro-hydraulic system and power

Electro-hydraulic brushless DC pump : With a power of 500W, it provides power to the muscles, can simulate the function of the human heart, and provide the necessary pressure for the bionic muscles.
Circulation system : Contains a single-piece flexible water container that stores 2L of water and provides a power source for the electro-hydraulic system.

4. Components and Materials

One-piece flexible water container : compact design capable of storing enough water for the hydraulic system.
Carbon Fiber Skeleton : Uses a molded carbon fiber skeleton to provide strong yet lightweight structural support.
Integrated tendon muscle : designed for high strength and precision manipulation.

5. Precise control and feedback system

Electro-hydraulic valves : Each arm is equipped with an independent electro-hydraulic valve system, which enables precise force and flow control.
Proprioceptive pressure feedback : Provides real-time pressure feedback to ensure accuracy and flexibility of operation.

6. Battery and battery life

Battery system : Batteries are placed in the abdominal space to provide sufficient power to support long-term operation.
Pressure regulating motor controller : Ensures that the hydraulic system maintains a stable pressure during operation.

Application Scenario

Clone Torso can be applied in the following scenarios:

Industrial automation : used for complex assembly lines and production tasks, replacing manual labor for high-precision operations.
Medical assistance : used in the medical field for rehabilitation training and auxiliary operations to help patients recover upper limb function.
Service robots : used in the service industry to perform daily operational tasks, such as moving items, assisting with daily life, etc.

Technical advantages

High-simulation design : Clone Torso adopts high-simulation bone and muscle design, which can simulate the complex movements of the human upper body.
Advanced electro-hydraulic system : Highly efficient electro-hydraulic brushless DC pump and unique electro-hydraulic valve design ensure high-precision operation of the robot.
Flexible Control : Built-in Raspberry Pi 4B and proprioceptive pressure feedback system give it flexible and precise control capabilities.

Official website: https://www.clonerobotics.com/