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Laikago

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Laikago is a four-legged robot designed as a research platform. It can walk on uneven terrain, climb hills, and remain stable even when kicked.

Creator
Unitree Robotics
Country
China 🇨🇳
Year
2017
Type
Research, Industrial
Creator
Unitree Robotics
Country
China 🇨🇳
Year
2017
Type
Research, Industrial

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Did You Know?

Laikago's name was inspired by Laika, the Soviet space dog, to represent exploration of the unknown.
Laikago was originally named XDog.

Specs

FEATURES
Remotely operated with Wi-Fi-enabled controller. Walks forward, backward, and sideways.
HEIGHT
60 cm | 23.6 in
LENGTH
57 cm | 22.4 in
WIDTH
37 cm | 14.6 in
WEIGHT
24 kg | 53 lb
SPEED
2.88 km/h | 1.8 mph (walking)

SENSORS
IMU, 12 joint encoders, four foot force sensors
ACTUATORS
12 Unitree brushless dc motors
POWER
0.655-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 3 to 4 hours of operation
COMPUTING
Main computer with two ARM processors; custom ARM-based controller on each joint (x12); additional computer.
SOFTWARE
Custom software. Ubuntu Linux OS (additional computer).
DEGREES OF FREEDOM (DOF)
12 (Leg: 3 DoF x 4)
MATERIALS
Carbon fiber, aluminum, 3D-printed parts.
COST
$25,000 - $50,000 (depending on model)
STATUS
Ongoing
WEBSITE
http://www.unitree.cc/