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RPO Robot Appearance Components

Design-Driven Engineering · Balancing Aesthetics and Structure · Open-Source Prototype Appearance Files

Design Philosophy

This repository contains the appearance components (shells) of the RPO humanoid robot prototype.

During the development process in Harbin, our body design team boldly challenged the traditional concepts of "engineering-first" or "technology-first" that are prevalent in the market. For the appearance structure, we established the core principle of "Design-Driven Engineering":

• Uncompromising aesthetics: The appearance is not just a cover but an extension of the robot's personality. We pursue smooth lines and harmonious proportions, striving to infuse artistic sensibility into industrial products.
• Rigorous structural support: All aesthetic designs are based on rigorous technical reviews and reasonable internal structures.
• The product of high-frequency collaboration: This is the result of frequent communication and seamless collaboration between the design team and the engineering team, achieving precise transformation from conceptual sketches to engineering implementation.

About the RPO Shell

RPO is the first physical embodiment of our design philosophy. As a prototype machine with a short gestation period but great significance, its shell design not only meets the functional requirements of "running and jumping," but is also an engineering experiment that blends art and technology.

While it has helped us accumulate valuable manufacturing and assembly experience, it has also exposed numerous issues regarding material selection, surface treatment, modular disassembly, and human-machine interaction details. These "imperfections" are precisely the core driving force for iterating the next generation of products.

File Description

• V1.0/: STL files for the appearance components of the RPO prototype V1.0.
• The existing STL filenames are not being migrated to avoid breaking published materials, download links, and community references.

Known Issues and Improvement Directions

As a prototype shell, RPO has the following areas for improvement, and the community is welcome to contribute ideas:

• Seam Control: The step difference and gap uniformity between some cover parts need further optimization.
• Wiring Issues: Some parts have wiring issues; it is currently recommended for static display only.

Disclaimer

The existing shell is only for prototype validation and is recommended for static display. Please complete structural and safety assessments before using it for dynamic demonstrations.

License

The reproduction, modification, and distribution of the design files are subject to the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Weakly Reciprocal (CERN-OHL-W-2.0). Static displays are recommended as safety notices and do not restrict the rights granted by the license.