Triton Droids

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UCSD's first autonomous humanoid robot

A Future Worth Building

At Triton Droids, we’re taking on one of the biggest challenges of our time: creating affordable, high-efficiency humanoid robots that can level the playing field in global production. Our mission? To design robots that can work in any environment, from dangerous mines to remote farms, and empower communities that have been left behind by technology. Our focus on bridging the tech gap between the rich and poor countries can make an incremental difference in value creation by over $2 trillion. At Triton Droids, you’re not just joining a club—you’re stepping into the forefront of this revolution.

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“Internet democratised the knowledge economy. Robots will democratize the production economy, creating net new value of $24 trillion. ”

We think that we can add $2 Trillion by creating affordable bots for developing countries.

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How We Aim to achieve Our Mission

Leveraging UCSD's Unique Assets

Expert Faculty Collaboration: Access to multidisciplinary experts ensures holistic, socially impactful robot development.
Student Volunteer Network: Large student body aids in data collection, user testing, and real-world development.
Advanced Data Infrastructure: UCSD data center enables complex simulations and AI development.

Focus on Equity and Global Impact

Disrupting Global Production Disparities: Low-cost robots address global inequities in production efficiency.
Targeting Underserved Markets: Committed to deploying robots in underserved regions for transformative impact.

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Modular and Scalable Robotics Solutions

Customizable Robotics Platforms: Modular robots adaptable across various industries, ensuring scalability.
Affordability Without Compromise: Cost-effective design allows affordable, high-quality robots for wide access.

Ethical AI and Value Based Partnerships

Ethical AI Development
Inclusive Design Philosophy: Robots designed for diverse, global populations, including developing regions and disabled users.
Partnerships for tech subsidy and shared resources.

Master Plan 2024-2028

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Year 1

Research, Design and Motion Data Collection

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Year 2

Limb and Torso Prototyping, ROS stack

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Year 3

Advanced Development and System Refinement

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Year 4

Final Prototype and Deployment

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Latest Blogs

How Triton Droids Started

The idea for Triton Droids, UCSD's first and only humanoid robotics club, was born out of a passion for innovation and a desire to...

Jan 24

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How Humanoid Robots will Eliminate Global Poverty

Triton Droid’s Vision: Building a Fairer World Through Affordable Humanoid Robots In today’s world, access to capital, technology, and...

Aug 20, 2024

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UCSD is home to one of the largest supercomputers in the region. This is necessary for the large compute power needed to create an autonomous bot using real world vision data and teleoperation.

San Diego Super Computer

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The ground-breaking work being done at the contextual robotics Institute on autonomous systems and cyber-physical technologies is critical to creating a fully autonomous bot.

Contextual Robotics Institute

The Advanced Robotics and Control Lab (ARClab) develops intelligent robots for medical automation, biomimetic systems, and planetary exploration, using interdisciplinary techniques to enhance adaptability and decision-making

Advanced Robotics and Control Lab

UCSD's top-tier faculty and highly innovative student body create the perfect environment for building humanoid robots, blending expertise in AI, robotics, and interdisciplinary research

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