MOTOBOT is a humanoid robot capable of autonomously riding a motorcycle around a racetrack.
In this video, we introduce the background to the project, the technology behind the updated MOTOBOT Ver. 2, and the future that Yamaha is aiming for.

Yamaha’s autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot – MOTOBOT
How close can he get to Valentino Rossi as a rider?

MOTOBOT is an autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot that approaches riding operations from a human rider’s standpoint — with little to no modifications made to the motorcycle itself. The development theme is “Beyond Human Capabilities.” In general, robots are developed to specialize in a specific task and this typically allows them to surpass the capability of humans for that task. Utilizing this advantage, the end goal of MOTOBOT is to become capable of competing against Valentino Rossi’s lap times around a racetrack. The knowledge and highly advanced fundamental technologies gained from this challenge will be put to use in developing new products and creating new value.

MOTOBOT finally meets Valentino Rossi face to face

How does Rossi react to seeing MOTOBOT riding the YZF-R1M in person? One of the engineers behind the project explains MOTOBOT’s current development progress as it begins racetrack riding tests.

MOTOBOT attempted to better the lap time set by MotoGP star, Valentino Rossi.
What was the result and what is Yamaha aiming for in the future?

Combining the latest in motorcycle and robotics technology, MOTOBOT Ver.2 is an updated version of our autonomous motorcycle-riding robot and is capable of circulating a racetrack on its own. After the debut of MOTOBOT Ver. 1 in 2015, its hardware and software for autonomous riding were repeatedly reviewed and revised, leading to the creation of Ver. 2. Then in September 2017, one of the project’s milestones was reached as MOTOBOT successfully hit speeds exceeding 200 km/h. MOTOBOT then attempted to better the lap time set by MotoGP star, Valentino Rossi. What was the result and what is Yamaha aiming for in the future?

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