Amazing Quadruped Autonomous Robot

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Boston Dynamics has invented the most amazing autonomous Robot that they call BigDog which walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. This robot reminds me of a cross between RoboCop and a Star Wars’ Imperial Walker. The BigDog robot runs at 4 mph, climbs slopes up to 35 degrees, walks across rubble, and carries a 340 lb load!  They say, and you can hear, that it is powered by a two stroke gas engine and has articulated legs like an animal.  Those legas are controlled by an on-board computer that manages locomotion, servos and sensors.    The BigDog program is funded by DARPA.

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2 comments:

  1. gaquay | May 4th, 2008 3:49  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    Thank u for your info

     
  2. johnny | May 12th, 2008 20:49  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    Amazing!

     

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