Ben Reed Introduction Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992 Engineering company that originated as a spinoff form MIT Specialize in robotics and human simulation software Funded largely by DARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ID: 555624
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Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots
Ben ReedSlide2
Introduction
Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992
Engineering company that originated as a spinoff form MIT
Specialize in robotics and human simulation softwareFunded largely by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)Slide3
Quadruped Robots
Quadruped: four legged
5 different quadruped robots
They are all similar in some respectsAll unique in other respectsSlide4
Quadruped Robots Con’t
Robot
Capacity
Range
Weight
Primary Use
BigDog
340 lbs
6.2 miles
240 lbs
Carry Equipment
LittleDog
N/A
30 minutes continuous operation
N/A
Study movement
LS3
400 lbs
20 miles
850 lbs
Carry equipment (Marine Corps)
WildCat
unknown
unknown
unknown
Study movement, Increase speed of robotic movementSlide5
Technological Advances
Rough terrain capable
BigDog
(video)LS3
Advanced autonomy
BigDog
LS3 (
video
)
WildCat
Record holding speed
Cheetah (video)WildCat (video)Advanced study of locomotion and movementLittleDog (video)Slide6
A Closer Look at
BigDog
Engine
Leopard go-kart engine
One cylinder
Two stroke
Water cooled
Hydraulic System
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Custom actuator package
Heat exchanger
Various filters, manifolds, accumulators, and valves
Multi-jointed Legs
Advanced Sensors
LIDAR
GPS and laser gyros
Joint sensors and stereo vision
Computers and control softwareSlide7
Future Predictions
Continued advanced in quadruped technology
Rougher steeper terrain
Even more autonomousFaster, lighter and strongerMore range and quieterSlide8
References
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WildCat
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