Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.
A Polish startup, Clone Robotics, has just revealed a ground-breaking advancement in robotics technology, debuting their world-first humanoid robot, Protoclone. This anatomically accurate synthetic human is described as having artificial muscles, bones, joints, and tendons, making it capable of more lifelike movements than any previous humanoid robot.
Protoclone, which has a body shape more akin to a human than its rivals, stands 6 feet tall and has been designed to mimic natural human movement. The robot’s skin is translucent, revealing its intricate synthetic muscles and joints that are designed to simulate realistic human anatomy. Its 200 degrees of freedom allow it to make over 200 types of movements, a leap forward in achieving natural, fluid motion compared to other humanoid robots on the market.
In an eerie clip shared by Clone Robotics, Protoclone twitches and spasms as it dangles from the ceiling in the company’s development workshop. The unnerving video shows the robot moving its limbs in jerky motions, with its head bowed as if it were a puppet brought to life. Ominous music plays in the background, adding to the dystopian feel of the moment. While some viewers found the sight “awesome,” others were disturbed by the faceless design, leading to mixed reactions online. One user even jokingly suggested that the robot could use a “smiley face” to make it more approachable.
Despite its chilling appearance, Protoclone is a leap forward in humanoid robotics. It’s powered by pneumatics for now, but Clone Robotics has plans to upgrade the system to hydraulics, which could provide greater strength and mobility. The robot’s synthetic muscles and 1,000 myofibers allow it to move with a level of precision that rivals other humanoid robots, such as Boston Dynamics' Atlas or Tesla's Optimus. However, while these models have demonstrated walking capabilities, Protoclone has yet to walk on its own, with the clip showing only its suspended movements.
The prototype has already garnered attention in the robotics community, particularly as Clone Robotics challenges major players like Elon Musk and Tesla. Clone Robotics has taken aim at Tesla’s Optimus robot, claiming their technology could outperform Tesla’s with similar, if not superior, capabilities. Clone’s aggressive approach to the robotics market and focus on creating humanoid robots for commercial use signals their intent to dominate the field. In fact, Clone Robotics has already promised to make significant reveals in 2025, which could shake up the robot industry even further.
Although Protoclone’s exact role in society remains to be seen, the ambition is clear: Clone Robotics hopes to make their humanoid robots available for use in homes around the world, possibly transforming the way people live and interact with technology in the near future.
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