Low-cost Humanoid Robot with Advanced Functions for Use in Special and General Education

The main objective of the LINA project is the development of a low-cost humanoid robot with innovative features for use in special and general education. Besides reducing purchase costs, the integration of “smart” modules will allow therapists and teachers to exploit specific robot functions in a wide range of educational programs without the need for specialized personnel. The proposed hardware requirements and open-source development aims to optimize the robot’s capabilities for a wider variety of treatment sessions and educational activities keeping at the same time the robots’ cost at low levels.