I guess you can call him whatever you like; it's not like he's around to get upset about it.
However, "Upright Man" is a better transation.
("Handy Man" would be more applicable to Homo habilis).
The common nickname for Homo habilis is "Handy Man" because they are believed to be the earliest tool users and makers among hominins.
they had many nicknames including upright man, peking man, and java man.
The hominid called "upright man" is Homo erectus. This species is known for walking fully upright on two legs, which is a significant evolutionary development in human history.
An alternate term for Homo erectus is "upright man" or "upright human."
The three types of early man are Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo sapiens. Homo habilis is known as the "handy man" and is considered one of the earliest members of the genus Homo. Homo erectus is known for its ability to control fire and make tools. Homo sapiens, which includes modern humans, are characterized by their complex language, tool-making abilities, and cognitive skills.
Homo Erectus
Homo erectus pekinensis
Yes they are.
Human (Homo) No: HOMO ERECTUS (which means - in Latin - the man who stands upright).
Homo sapiens apparently evolved from versions of Homo erectus and Homo heidelbergensis.
Some early humans were called homo erectus, homo habilus and Neanderthal Man.
Homo means man. Erectus means, well, erect, upright. So Homo erectus means 'upright man'.It means human who walks upright.