Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots Ben Reed
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slide1. Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots Ben Reed<br>
slide2. 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)<br>
slide3. Quadruped Robots Quadruped: four legged
5 different quadruped robots
They are all similar in some respects
All unique in other respects<br>
slide4. Quadruped Robots Con’t<br>
slide5. 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 movement
LittleDog (video)<br>
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 software<br>
slide7. Future Predictions Continued advanced in quadruped technology
Rougher steeper terrain
Even more autonomous
Faster, lighter and stronger
More range and quieter<br>
slide8. References Ralber, Marc, Kevin Blankespoor, Gabriel Nelson, and Rob Playter. "BigDog, the Rough-Terrain Quaduped Robot ." Boston Dynamics. N.p., 08 Apr 2008. Web. 10 Nov 2013. <http://www.bostondynamics.com/img/BigDog_IFAC_ Apr-8- 2008.pdf>
“Backpacking Gear” ProLiteGear. Web. 11 Nov. 2013. <http://www.prolitegear.com/backpacking_gear.html>
Owano, Nancy. "Boston Dynamics: Atlas shows balance; WildCat sprints untethered ." Phy.org. 08 Oct 2013: n. page. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://phys.org/news/2013-10- bostondynamicsatlas-wildcat-sprints.html>
Boston Dynamics. 10 Nov. 2013 < http://bostondynamics.com/><br>
slide2. 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)<br>
slide3. Quadruped Robots Quadruped: four legged
5 different quadruped robots
They are all similar in some respects
All unique in other respects<br>
slide4. Quadruped Robots Con’t<br>
slide5. 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 movement
LittleDog (video)<br>
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 software<br>
slide7. Future Predictions Continued advanced in quadruped technology
Rougher steeper terrain
Even more autonomous
Faster, lighter and stronger
More range and quieter<br>
slide8. References Ralber, Marc, Kevin Blankespoor, Gabriel Nelson, and Rob Playter. "BigDog, the Rough-Terrain Quaduped Robot ." Boston Dynamics. N.p., 08 Apr 2008. Web. 10 Nov 2013. <http://www.bostondynamics.com/img/BigDog_IFAC_ Apr-8- 2008.pdf>
“Backpacking Gear” ProLiteGear. Web. 11 Nov. 2013. <http://www.prolitegear.com/backpacking_gear.html>
Owano, Nancy. "Boston Dynamics: Atlas shows balance; WildCat sprints untethered ." Phy.org. 08 Oct 2013: n. page. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://phys.org/news/2013-10- bostondynamicsatlas-wildcat-sprints.html>
Boston Dynamics. 10 Nov. 2013 < http://bostondynamics.com/><br>