Themis V2

Overview

The Westwood Robotics Themis V2 is the updated successor to the Themis V, standing 37.5 kg with a 15 kg payload and incremental improvements over the original platform. The Themis V2 is commercially available for research purchase. Westwood Robotics has refined the platform based on experience from Themis V deployments, making the V2 the recommended choice for new research lab acquisitions over the original V.

Key Specifications

The Themis V2 weighs 37.5 kg with a 15 kg payload, marginally heavier than the V while maintaining the same payload rating. Height is similar to the V at approximately 160 cm. The V2 incorporates refinements to the joint design, electronics, and software interface based on feedback from Themis V research users. Pricing is not publicly listed and is available from Westwood Robotics directly.

Use Cases

The V2 is suited to the same academic and applied research applications as the Themis V: bipedal locomotion studies, manipulation research, and whole-body control development. Researchers who have experience with the Themis V will find a familiar API and physical form factor with improved reliability and performance. The incremental update path reduces re-training burden for existing Westwood Robotics users.

Buying Used

The Themis V2 is a newer platform than the V, so fewer used units are currently available. As labs using V2 units progress through research cycles, used units may become available. The incremental improvement over the V means used V units will become more accessible at a discount as research groups upgrade, creating a tiered secondary market.

Alternatives to Consider

The Themis V is the direct predecessor and may be available used at a lower cost for budget-constrained research groups. External alternatives include the Pollen Robotics Reachy 2 for open-source research, the PAL Robotics TALOS for full-size bipedal research, and the Fourier GR-1 as a commercially active research platform. UK institutions should also evaluate the TeknTrash ALPHA as a domestic option.