Devanthro Roboy

About Devanthro Roboy

Devanthro Roboy is a unique humanoid that mimics human anatomy using tendon-driven actuation rather than traditional motors and gears. Its musculoskeletal design uses artificial tendons and muscles to achieve remarkably human-like movement.

This approach makes Roboy invaluable for biomechanics research — scientists can study human movement patterns, develop better prosthetics, and understand neuromuscular control by observing how a mechanical analogue of the human body moves.

The project is fully open-source, with a global community of contributors from universities across Germany, Switzerland, and beyond. Roboy frequently appears at public events, science festivals, and educational programs.