The design of a humanoid robot is the result of a great amount of interdisciplinary science. Salvius has been built in compliance with a versioned engineering specification to ensure that each new component must meet a minimum standard of functionality before being added to the robot. Adhering to a specification makes it possible to set development goals and measure the project's progress. Versioning also makes it possible for development to continue even if the entire robot cannot be immediately upgraded to match the latest version of the specification.
Salvius was originally developed without specification. With many components being continuously developed and improved, it became necessary to develop a specification to follow to ensure that new parts could successfully replace old ones.
Technical specification for Salvius humanoid robot arm design including shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints with actuator requirements and range of motion details.
Technical specification for Salvius humanoid robot hand and finger design including biomechanical proportions, joint articulation, grip mechanisms, and actuator implementation.
Technical specification for Salvius humanoid robot head assembly including sensors, cameras, audio systems, and mechanical design requirements.
Technical specification for humanoid robot leg design including bipedal locomotion mechanics, hip/knee/ankle joints, balance control, and walking gait implementation for stable humanoid mobility.
Technical specification for Salvius humanoid robot neck mechanism including rotation, tilt, and Stewart platform implementation for multi-axis head movement.
Technical specification for Salvius humanoid robot torso structure including chassis design, component mounting, cable management, and power distribution systems.