Overhead support and charging system for a humanoid robot

A humanoid robot coupling assembly for connecting a humanoid robot to an overhead support and charging system, comprising:

• a pair of frame couplers configured to be coupled to an upper extent of a torso of the humanoid robot;
• a pair of rigid braces, each rigid brace coupled to a corresponding frame coupler and hinged together at respective first ends;
• and
• wherein the rigid braces are electrically insulated from each other and are configured to conduct electrical power from the overhead support and charging system to the humanoid robot.

A harness for a humanoid robot, comprising:

• a chest portion configured to be arranged over an upper chest region of a torso of the humanoid robot;
• a back portion configured to be arranged over an upper back region of the torso;
• a pair of shoulder straps joining the chest portion and the back portion;
• a pair of frame couplers each including a waist strap and a coupler configured to engage with a harness support on a waist of the humanoid robot;
• and an integrated power bus including electrical conductors connecting attachment anchors on the shoulder straps to the frame couplers.

A humanoid robot configured for use with an overhead support and charging system, comprising:

• a torso assembly extending vertically between a waist and a head and neck assembly;
• an electronics assembly housed within the torso assembly and including a battery pack and a power distribution unit;
• a pair of frame couplers positioned at an upper extent of the torso assembly and electrically connected to the battery pack via conductors;
• and
• wherein the frame couplers are configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a humanoid robot coupling assembly.

A tether system for connecting a humanoid robot to an overhead support and charging system, comprising:

• at least one electrical conductor configured to transmit charging power;
• at least one mechanically tensionable cable configured to provide mechanical support for the humanoid robot;
• an electrical insulator covering the electrical conductor;
• a coupler at a distal end configured to mechanically and electrically connect to a humanoid robot coupling assembly;
• and wherein the tether is configured to be extended and retracted by a winch assembly.