BigDog

BigDog

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Type
Quadruped Robots
Status
Inactive
Release Date
2005
Warranty
Unknown
Location
USA
Last Verified
2026-06-25
1.25 m
Height
113.4 kg
Weight
150 kg (340 lb)
Payload

BigDog is a dynamic quadruped robot that walks, runs, and carries heavy loads. It works as a pack mule to assist soldiers in carrying gear. You can even kick it, and this robotic beast won't notice.

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Specifications

Body Specifications

Height
1.25 m
Length
100 cm
Weight
113.4 kg
Width
30 cm

Performance

Payload
150 kg (340 lb)
Max Step Height
Up to 35 degree slopes
Walking Speed
3.1278 m/s

Degrees of Freedom

Total DOF
20 DOF

Mechanical Structure

Actuator Model
16 custom hydraulic actuators

Sensors

Sensors
Legs with joint position and force sensors. Body with gyroscope, LIDAR, and stereo vision system. Hydraulic system with pressure and temperature sensors.

Compute Platform

Onboard Compute
PC/104 board with Pentium 4 class CPU
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