The Japanese word “punyo” has associations of cuteness and resilience, and Punyo embodies these traits in its squishy appearance.
Punyo is the latest humanoid robot to be produced by the Toyota Research Institute. The Japanese word “punyo” has associations of cuteness and resilience, and Punyo embodies these traits in its squishy appearance. However, Punyo takes a different approach to lifting objects compared to other humanoids. Instead of using just its hands, Punyo leverages its arms and chest to handle hefty loads in a more natural way.