We Are WiscoHumanoids:
Driven by PASSION.
Built with PURPOSE.
Come along for the ride and discover what propels us forward.
What We
DO.
We're building a humanoid robot from the ground up, designed to move, think, and interact like we do.
Humanoids have the potential to transform industries at every scale, and we're seizing the opportunity to lead the future. Our team of UW-Madison students is working to create a humanoid that can walk on two legs, manipulate objects with dexterous hands, perceive its environment, and make real-time decisions.
This is hands-on, real-world engineering at its most ambitious. We're a team across all disciplines, and we're looking to push the boundaries in robotics and AI.
Our Timeline.
We've mapped out our first year month by month. Here's our roadmap from concept to autonomous deployment.
Oct 2025 - Jan 2026: Foundation & Learning Systems
- Robot learning rig setup to start implementing VLA models for pick and place
- Design and prototype custom actuators for humanoid joints
- 6 degrees of freedom humanoid arm prototyped and tested
- Initial perception and control infrastructure established
Feb 2026 - May 2026: Advanced Manipulation
- Dexterous robotic hands with 16+ degrees of freedom prototyped
- Integration testing with 6-DOF arms and dexterous hands
- Vision-language-action model training on manipulation tasks
- Custom actuator manufacturing and testing pipeline
Jun 2026 - Sep 2026: Mobile Platform & Autonomy
- Wheeled robot with dual SO-100 arms deployed
- Autonomous navigation to traverse areas and complete tasks
- Demonstration of pick and place, food delivery, laundry folding
- Automatic space cleanup and household task execution
- Year 2 bipedal humanoid planning and design kickoff
Our Progress.
We're a week old. We have a lot to build and a long way to go. But we've got the plan, the people, and the drive to make it happen.
Day One: We're Just Getting Started
Founded in October 2025 as Wisconsin's first humanoid robotics team. We're a week in, building from zero, and we've never been more excited. This is the beginning.
The Vision: Build a Humanoid from Scratch
No kits. No shortcuts. We're designing and building every component ourselves—from the mechanical structure to the control systems to the perception stack. It's ambitious, and that's exactly why we're doing it.
The Team: 9 Subteams, One Goal
We've structured ourselves around nine specialized subteams covering every aspect of humanoid development. Each group tackles their piece of the puzzle, and together we're building something incredible.
The Timeline: One Year to Deployment
We've mapped out a 12-month roadmap. Months 1-4: learning systems and actuators. Months 5-8: advanced manipulation. Months 9-12: autonomous mobile platform demonstration. The clock is ticking, and we're moving fast.
Ready to Build With Us?
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