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Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots

Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots. 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). Quadruped Robots.

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Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots

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  1. Boston Dynamic’s Quadruped Robots Ben Reed

  2. 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)

  3. Quadruped Robots • Quadruped: four legged • 5 different quadruped robots • They are all similar in some respects • All unique in other respects

  4. Quadruped Robots Con’t

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Future Predictions • Continued advanced in quadruped technology • Rougher steeper terrain • Even more autonomous • Faster, lighter and stronger • More range and quieter

  8. 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/>

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