Krishna Gilda
Ati Sherpa Mecha humanoid-inspired industrial robot

Ati Sherpa Mecha

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A humanoid-inspired AMR designed for industrial environments, by Ati Robotics

Sherpa Mecha on a mobile base

Design process

The design direction was inspired by Japanese mecha and industrial machinery, with the goal of making the robot feel strong, serviceable, and factory-ready.

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Close view of Sherpa Mecha upper body

Key design decisionsdecision

Exposed carbon fibre tube detail

Exposed carbon-fibre tubes

The exposed carbon-fibre tubes highlight the robot’s strength and material quality.

Visible fastening points detail

Visible fastening points

Screw holes and fasteners were kept visible in selected areas to give the product a more industrial, serviceable, and robust character.

Modular body structure animation

Modular body structure

The robot was visually and structurally divided into key modules — shoulder, arm, and body sections. This helped keep component sizes manageable and supported easier assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting.

Side view showing modular structure

Integrated top and base design

The upper humanoid structure and the mobile base were designed to feel like one connected system, not two separate products joined together.

Integrated top and base animationTop humanoid structureMobile base detail

Design details

Key design decisions that shaped the project, building a strong visual identity while balancing function, engineering, and execution.

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Sherpa Mecha front detail
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Sherpa Mecha rotating detail animation

Making the design

A look at the prototyping, assembly, and refinement process that brought the design to life.

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