This document outlines Joseph Doria's research and design process for developing a more humanoid robot called DynamoBot. It includes research on dynamic walking inspired by human and animal movement. Logos and branding were developed with a scientific tone. A Facebook page was created to generate interest and build a community around DynamoBot.

1. A More Humanoid Robot
Fa 102a, Research and Brand Development
Joseph Doria
Joseph Doria

2. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment One: Research
“A humanoid robot that sees, knows where
it is, and walks like a human.”
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http://www.kurzweilai.net/humanoid-robot-builds-real-time-3d-visual-maps-walks-like-humans!
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Joseph Doria

3. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment One: Research
“Human like walking is made possible by
“dynamic walking”
http://www.zdnet.co.kr/news/news_print.asp?artice_id=20131011160607!
Joseph Doria

4. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment One: Research
Dynamic Walking — Falling after every
step, and using gravity to carry himself
forward.
http://dyros.snu.ac.kr/concept-of-passive-dynamic-walking-robot/?ckattempt=1!
Joseph Doria

5. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment One: Research
“Legged Locomotion’s inspiration comes
from Researchers studying human and
animal movements to be applied in
robotics.”
h#p://www.physicaltherapyjournal.com/content/90/2/157/F3.expansion.html
http://medesign.seas.upenn.edu/uploads/Courses/McGeer90-ICRA-knees.pdf!
Joseph Doria

6. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment One: Description of Future
Product Or Service
Joseph Doria
In the near future we could have Humanoid
Robots that could serve people.

7. A More Humanoid Robot
Assignment Two: Naming Diagram
Joseph Doria
Selected words from original post:"
Humanoid ,Dynamic, Robot, Locomotion "
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Generated Name Possibilities:"
DynamicHumanoid: Made by combining humanoid and dynamic"
DynamoBot: Made by combining Robot and Dynamic "
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Selected Name: DynamoBot
Justification: This name was selected because key feature of
this product is its “Dynamic Walking.” (human-like walk)

8. Assignment Two: Name Branding Diagram
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Connect
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Dynamic
LocomoBve
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Personal
Selfless
Engaging
Reliable
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Progressive
ScienBfic
Human
A More Humanoid Robot
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9. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Three, Word From Diagram
Chosen word for related logos: Scientific

10. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Three, Logotype Research
h#p://thedroidguy.com/2013/04/virgin-­‐galacBc-­‐makes-­‐first-­‐rocket-­‐powered-­‐test-­‐flight-­‐60285
h#p://world.honda.com/news/2011/c111108All-­‐new-­‐ASIMO/photo/pages/01.html
h#p://www.spacex.com

11. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Three, Finished Logo

12. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Four, Social Media Branding
Research
Facebook page for Honda Asimo Robot
www.facebook.com/ASIMO/i#14982C
Facebook Page for SpaceX
www.facebook.com/SpaceX/#14996B
Facebook page for the NimbRo Robot
www.facebook.com/NimbRoO#149A13

13. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Four, Social Media Branding:
Creating Community
Methods to create interest in the page:
• Create a link from private facebook and twitter
account.
• Texting friends and family.
• Friends and family asking others to view page.

14. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Four, Social Media Branding:
Facebook Page

15. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Four, Social Media Branding:
Facebook Page

16. A More Humanoid Robot
Joseph Doria
Assignment Four, Social Media Branding:
Facebook Page