🤖 Junkyard to Genius: Meet Anushka, the Low-Cost Humanoid Robot

Students and professors from the Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), India, have developed a humanoid robot named Anushka. Built using components sourced from a local junkyard, Anushka stands out for her low cost of production—around $2,400—making her significantly more affordable than typical humanoid robots.

Anushka → features a "beating heart," flexible silicone skin crafted by the Madame Tussauds team, and advanced 3D-printed facial features. She uses natural language processing (NLP) and a database from OpenAI to interact with users, currently serving as a robotic receptionist.

The development of Anushka highlights the potential for sustainable robotics by recycling and upcycling materials, offering a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly technology.

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