Themis V

Overview

The Westwood Robotics Themis V is a research-grade 160 cm bipedal humanoid at 36.5 kg with a 15 kg payload, available for purchase. Westwood Robotics is a research-oriented company developing high-performance humanoid platforms for academic and applied robotics research. The Themis V is designed for labs needing a capable research platform with an established track record, rather than for commercial deployment at scale.

Key Specifications

The Themis V stands 160 cm and weighs 36.5 kg with a 15 kg payload. It is commercially available, though pricing is not publicly listed. The platform is built to research-grade durability standards, which typically means higher build quality than entry-level platforms. Full joint count and sensor suite details are available in Westwood Robotics' research documentation and published academic papers using the platform.

Use Cases

Academic research into bipedal locomotion, manipulation, and whole-body control are the primary applications. The Themis V's 15 kg payload is substantial for a 36.5 kg platform, enabling load-carrying research relevant to logistics and assistive applications. UK universities with robotics research programmes would be natural customers, and Westwood Robotics can be engaged directly for academic purchasing terms.

Buying Used

Research-grade platforms occasionally appear in university equipment sales when research programmes close or upgrade. A used Themis V from a known research institution is likely to have good maintenance records, as research labs typically track robot maintenance carefully. The Themis V2 is the updated platform, so used V units may be available at a discount as labs transition.

Alternatives to Consider

Research humanoid alternatives include the Pollen Robotics Reachy 2 at $70,000, PAL Robotics TALOS, and the Westwood Robotics Themis V2 as the updated successor. For institutions with limited budgets, the Booster T1 Basic or Noetix N2 offer reduced-capability alternatives at significantly lower price points.