Tasks
A (nonexhaustive) list of tasks for each role & position. Tasks will be added, modified and removed as the project progresses.
Hardware Engineers & Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Design, model, build and test mechanical subassemblies
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Design the body of the robot
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Perform FEA and FEM of mechanical parts
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Integrate mechanical subassemblies into the body
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Integrate and test direct drive actuators
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Design, build, and test synthetic muscles
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Help electronics and electrical teams with routing cabling through the body of the robot
Software Engineers & Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Write, test and debug software systems
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Harness AI copilots to develop software solutions
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Translate URDF into simulation traning environments (MuJoCo, Gazebo)
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Develop GUIs and software-based HMIs for interfacing and interacting with robots
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Develop embedded control systems
AI & ML Engineers + Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Develop policies for humanoid robots
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Work with the software team on MPC for humanoids
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Develop, train, build and deploy distributed SI systems across hundreds of anthroids
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Develop, train, build and deploy open-source, uncensored and unrestricted SI
Roboticists
What you'll be doing:
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Offer expertise and knowledge in robotic systems
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Develop robotic systems
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Help mentor new junior team members in robotics development
Hobbyists & Hackers
What you'll be doing:
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Working ICW our various teams to complete tasks and build the robots
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Find new and creative ways to use anthros
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Test out bleeding edge versions of DIY kits before public release, and provide feedback
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Find ways to exploit and patch vulnerabilities in designs before public release
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Conduct both destructive and non-destructive testing of designs prior to public release
Nanosystems Engineers & Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Develop protective thin film coatings for electronics
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Work on developing and building microfluidic systems
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Develop safe and power-dense batteries
Electronics Engineers & Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Designing, assembling and testing PCBs
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Work ICW the software team to develop embedded systems
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Design and build cutting-edge soft sensors for humanoid robots
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Design and build an integrated BMS for custom batteries
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Wire data buses onboard humanoid robots
Electrical Engineers & Technologists
What you'll be doing:
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Design, build, and test lightweight LiFePO4 and LiPo batteries
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Design, build, and test power distribution systems
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Design PDBs alongside the electronics team
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Wire DC power buses inside humanoid robots
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Design a tethered tail charge cable
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Design and build a charging dock for hot-swappable batteries
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Design and build a hot-swap battery tray
Motor & Drive System Techs
What you'll be doing:
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Design, build, and test synthetic muscles
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Source equipment for producing brushless DC motors
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Design, build, and test rotary brushless DC motors
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Design, build, and test linear brushless DC actuators
Sculptors
What you'll be doing:
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Design 3D models for prosthetic and anatomical components
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Cast prosthetic and anatomical components
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Design, build and test artificial muscles
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Integrate artificial muscles into facial features
Prosthetic Makers & Techs
What you'll be doing:
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Design prosthetic and anatomical components
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Build prosthetic and anatomical components
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Ensure prosthetic and anatomical components are materially-safe around humans
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Design, build and test artificial muscles
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Integrate artificial muscles into facial features
Fursuit Makers
What you'll be doing:
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Design 3D models for fursuit components to be directly integrated with robotic components
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Design robotic tails, ears and other anatomical components
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Build a form-fitting, modular fursuit
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Integrate soft sensors with fursuit
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Design suit to be made of varying synthetic materials (fur, scales, feathers)
2D & 3D Digital Artists
What you'll be doing:
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Design an Anthro character to represent the project and company (mascot)
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Create 2D digital art for the mascot for use on social media, on websites, and in videos
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Create 3D character model for the mascot for use in videos, virtual demos, and to demonstrate the anthroid customizer utility
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Create concept art for anthroid designs
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Help in creating a web-based customizer tool or utility for designing a custom anthroid character (to be made into a robot)
Industrial Designers
What you'll be doing:
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Help in developing the design language for anthroids, based on thousands of existing anthro character designs
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Ensure the design language lends itself to being customzed by the end-user
Technical Writers
What you'll be doing:
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Write monthly updates for the project
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Assist in documenting the project
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Publish articles for the project on social media
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Interview team members, and share their story
Influencers
What you'll be doing:
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Promote the project, and get people interested in humanoid robots
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Help educate people on humanoid robots
Content Creators
What you'll be doing:
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Produce, edit and publish videos for the project
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Create social media updates for the project
Brand Designers
What you'll be doing:
- Create a unified branding for the project and company
Lawyers
What you'll be doing:
- Ensuring the company is protected
Export / Customs Experts
What you'll be doing:
- Facilitate the export of Anthroids outside of North America
Privacy Experts
What you'll be doing:
- Ensure compliance with privacy laws