At the prestigious Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong, a group of innovative students has achieved a remarkable feat by creating the world’s tiniest humanoid robot. This diminutive marvel stands at a mere 5.5 inches tall, making it even shorter than a standard ballpoint pen.
The definition of a robot can vary widely, often depending on the perspective of the person defining it. However, for the purposes of securing a place in the Guinness World Records under this category, specific criteria must be met. “The robot must be able to articulate its shoulders, elbows, knees and hips, in addition to being capable of bipedal movement,” according to the standards set for the record. This creation by the students not only meets these requirements but does so with an impressively compact design.
One of the standout features of this robot is its programmability through a mobile application. This feature aligns with the student’s vision of crafting a robot that is not only “small, low cost, rechargeable and programmable” but also accessible for educational purposes. Their goal is to leverage this technology to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, especially in communities that are typically underserved in these areas.
In a move that underscores their commitment to educational accessibility and the dissemination of knowledge, the students have announced plans to share their work with the wider world. “We also plan to open-source the design and programming code to further our objectives of promoting STEAM education,” Isaac Zachary To, one of the students involved in the project, stated. This initiative promises to make their groundbreaking work a valuable resource for educators and students alike, fostering an environment of learning and innovation in the field of robotics.
