World's first biorealistic robot set to redefine home tasks

The first such "human" robot was created by the Wrocław-based start-up Clone Incorporated, mainly by Łukasz Koźlik, the constructor, originator, and CTO of the company. His Clone robot was built to assist with household tasks, based on the principles of biomimetics, meaning that its structure and functions are modeled on the human body. The project, developed in collaboration with an American partner, already includes a functional hand and torso, and a complete robot capable of moving and performing various tasks is expected soon. The presale of Clone will happen later this year, and it is set to hit the market in 2026.

What makes it so innovative? In an interview with the magazine "Libertyn", the creator describes how his model stands out with its original biomimetic design. "This is a synthetic human, not a humanoid robot. A copy of the human build, down to the deepest tissue," says Łukasz Koźlik. He adds:

Clone is the first robot in the world that replicates all human soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, fasciae, veins, and skin. Every bone, shinbone, joint socket, and muscle is copied from the human body. In its synthetic veins flows water, and a synthetic heart pumps it. It also has hydraulic muscles—Clone is powered by McKibben artificial muscles, which provide significant driving force.

Clone Hand, the robot's hand created by Koźlik, is closest to the human hand in terms of structure and functionality. It can lift weights up to 66 pounds, significantly more than other robotic hands. Meanwhile, the torso is a humanoid chest with a head, capable of moving its arms, shoulders, and head with a grace similar to that of a human.

Unlike robots based on electric motors and batteries, Clone uses water as hydraulic fluid, which provides better maneuverability, easier control, and hassle-free maintenance. Clone's skeleton is made of carbon fiber, ensuring a lightweight and durable structure. Clone employs advanced control algorithms that guarantee precise work and quick responses.

Clone is not manually programmed but learns through artificial intelligence. It can learn tasks by watching videos and then modify instructions to perform them in its own way.

For what purposes can the humanoid Clone be used? The creators see several fields where it would excel. These include household tasks—Clone has the potential to revolutionize domestic help, performing tasks such as laundry, cleaning, cooking, dishwashing, carrying groceries, assembling furniture, or even taking the dog for a walk. In the industry, clones can replace simple, repetitive, or dangerous tasks in production. The robot can also assist in the medical field and serve as an assistant for the incurably ill or for rehabilitation.

The Clone project has been recognized worldwide, and the Polish creator has received congratulations from experts in the field of robotics, such as Jim Fan from Nvidia. As Clone Incorporated announces on its site, the presale will start in 2025. The first 300 units will be a premium version, but the price will eventually drop to about $20,000. The company plans to introduce Clone to the mass market by the beginning of 2026. In the limited edition, there will be Clone Alpha models, which are musculoskeletal androids designed for home use with the Telekinesis training platform to enable them to learn new skills.

As described by Clone Robotics on their website, the robot initially comes with skills such as memorizing the layout of the house and kitchen equipment. It can also engage in witty dialogues, shake hands with friends, pour drinks, and make sandwiches. It will also be indispensable in everyday household chores: washing, drying, and folding clothes, vacuuming floors, turning lights on and off, setting the table, loading and unloading the dishwasher. Additionally, it follows you, holds and retrieves items, recharges itself, and is equipped with the Telekinesis training platform, allowing you to teach your Clone Alpha new skills.