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- Location: USA
- Website: Westwood Robotics
Westwood Robotics, founded in 2018 by a team of roboticists from the Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at UCLA, is dedicated to advancing humanoid robotics.
The company focuses on creating dynamic robotic systems and actuators to integrate robots seamlessly into human environments. Westwood Robotics is known for its innovative applications and commitment to bringing robots closer to people.

Westwood Robotics Humanoid Robot
THEMIS: THEMIS is a full-size, dynamic humanoid robot designed for agility and safety. It is equipped with BEAR (Back-drivable Electromechanical Actuator for Robotics) series actuators and advanced sensing capabilities, allowing it to perform walking, running, and even parkour tasks.
THEMIS is optimized for interacting with diverse environments and maintaining balance during dynamic activities. It is designed to integrate into industrial tasks and human-robot interaction.
BRUCE: BRUCE (Bipedal Robot Unit with Compliance Enhanced) is a kid-size humanoid robot developed as an open platform for research and education. Created in collaboration with RoMeLa, BRUCE is designed to be safe, fun, and highly accessible for researchers.
It provides full access to its open-source project, making it a versatile tool for advancing robotics research globally. BRUCE is equipped with advanced compliance and dynamic performance features, making it an ideal platform for educational purposes.