$34,000PilotCyan Robotics (China)2024
$34,000PilotCyan Robotics Orca (Shanghai, 2023→): 1.45 m bipedal social humanoid. ORCA Series smart linear actuators (8.1 m/s). OLED face for expressive feedback. "Emotional gait" LLM. ~$40-50K. Eldercare / education / physical therapy.
Orca is the social bipedal humanoid from Shanghai-based Cyanborg Robotics (Cyan Robotics; founded 2023). The 1.45 m platform uses ORCA Series proprietary smart linear actuators (8.1 m/s tip speed, integrated sensors, waterproof) and is built around the company's "emotional gait" large-language model: walking style changes to match the mood appropriate for a given situation (humanoid.guide alt).
Features include splits + dynamic balance + stair climbing, OLED display face for emotional cues, depth cameras + IMU + force/torque sensors. The dual-arm dexterous hand system supports manipulation while the design + visuals encourage human-robot trust. Target verticals: eldercare, education, physical therapy. Reportedly priced $40-50K.
