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Sand Flea Jumping Robot
Sand Flea is an 11-lb robot with one trick up its sleeve: Normally it drives like an RC car, but when it needs to it can jump 30 feet into the air. An onboard stabilization system keeps it oriented during flight to improve the view from the video uplink and to control landings. Current development of Sand Flea is funded by the The US Army's Rapid Equipping Force. For more information visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
Boston Dynamics Big Dog (new video March 2008)
Boston Dynamics just released a new video of the Big Dog on ice and snow, and also demoing its walking gait.
RHex Rough-Terrain Robot
RHex is a 30-lb robot designed for mobility on rough terrain. It is operated remotely via an RF link that includes a high-resolution video uplink. RHex can operate right-side-up or up-side down, as shown in the video, and goes for up to four hours on one charge of its batteries. RHex has been around for several years, but we redesigned this version for ruggedness, long battery life, maintainability, and improved mobility. This version of RHex was funded by the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force. For more information about RHex visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
AlphaDog Proto
The AlphaDog Proto is a lab prototype for the Legged Squad Support System, a robot being developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA and the US Marine Corps. When fully developed the system will carry 400 lbs of payload on 20-mile missions in rough terrain. The first version of the complete robot will be ready in 2012. This video shows early results from the lab where we are developing the control systems and locomotion platform. This lab prototype is powered remotely. AlphaDog will draw power from an internal combustion engine, which we designed to be 10x quieter than BigDog. The field version of AlphaDog will have a sensor head packed with terrain sensors. Boston Dynamics leads a development team that includes AAI Corp, Bell Helicopter, CMU/NREC, FEV, JPL and Woodward HRT. For more information visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com.
Cheetah Robot Gallops at 18 mph
Cheetah is a new robot being developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA's Maximum Mobility and Manipulation program. Last week Cheetah set a new land speed record for legged robots, galloping 18 mph on the treadmill. This version of the Cheetah is a lab prototype with offboard power and a boom that planarizes its motion. Testing on a free-running version of the Cheetah that will run 'unplugged' in the field starts later this year. For more information about Cheetah or the other robots we develop, visit www.BostonDynamics.com.
PETMAN
PETMAN is an anthropomorphic robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing special clothing used by US military personnel. PETMAN balances itself as it walks, squats and does calisthenics. PETMAN simulates human physiology by controlling temperature, humidity and sweating inside the clothing to provide realistic test conditions. PETMAN development is lead by Boston Dynamics, working in partnership with Measurement Technologies Northwest, Oak Ridge National Lab and MRIGlobal. The work is being done for the DoD CBDP. For more information about PETMAN visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com.
DARPA/Boston Dynamics LS3 AlphaDog
Man's best friend is underway to becoming a soldier's best friend with the amazing, scary, and alarmingly adorable, LS3 AlphaDog robot.
DARPA Robot Boston Dynamics LS3 Big Dog (New Video Feb 2012)
The new DARPA Robot LS3 is a rough-terrain robot that walks, runs, climbs and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by an engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog has four legs that are articulated like an animal's, with compliant elements to absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next.
US Military's Robot Soldiers by Boston Dynamics BIGDOG Robot
BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics robots. It is a rough-terrain robot that walks, runs, climbs and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by an engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog has four legs that are articulated like an animal's, with compliant elements to absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule; about 3 feet long, 2.5 feet tall and weighs 240 lbs. BigDog's on-board computer controls locomotion, servos the legs and handles a variety of sensors. BigDog's control system keeps it balanced, navigates, and regulates its energetics as conditions vary. Sensors for locomotion include joint position, joint force, ground contact, ground load, a gyroscope, LIDAR and a stereo vision system. Other sensors focus on the internal state of BigDog, monitoring the hydraulic pressure, oil temperature, engine functions, battery charge and others. In separate tests BigDog runs at 4 mph, climbs slopes up to 35 degrees, walks across rubble, climbs a muddy hiking trail, walks in snow and water, and carries a 340 lb load. BigDog set a world's record for legged vehicles by traveling 12.8 miles without stopping or refueling.
Boston Dynamics PETMAN vs Bee Gees!
HATERS GONNA HATE! This was all I could think about when watching the awesome "PETMAN" demonstration from Boston Dynamics (www.youtube.com I'm pretty sure those guys must've made their video to this music originally and just taken it off to upload to youtube.. it fits WAY too well (I adjusted the video speed ever so slightly to match the beats.. watch his feet! :D) Original video (c) Boston Dynamics www.bostondynamics.com Music: Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
DARPA Cheetah Sets Speed Record for Legged Robots
This video shows a demonstration of the "Cheetah" robot galloping at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour (mph), setting a new land speed record for legged robots. The previous record was 13.1 mph, set in 1989. The robot's movements are patterned after those of fast-running animals in nature. The robot increases its stride and running speed by flexing and un-flexing its back on each step, much as an actual cheetah does. The current version of the Cheetah robot runs on a laboratory treadmill where it is powered by an off-board hydraulic pump, and uses a boom-like device to keep it running in the center of the treadmill. Testing of a free-running prototype is planned for later this year. While the M3 program conducts basic research and is not focused on specific military missions, the technology it aims to develop could have a wide range of potential military applications. The DARPA M3 performer for Cheetah is Boston Dynamics of Waltham, Mass. Read more about DARPA's M3 program at www.darpa.mil
Boston Dynamics logo laser engraved on HTC android phone.
Laser engraving the Boston Dynamics logo (of Big Dog fame) on the phone of someone who works there. Video is normal speed. The laser head speed could probably be increased, but since there was only one chance to make the engraving without ruining the phone, we ran it slow. The laser engraver/cutter is a DIY build using a 40W C02 laser.
BigDog Overview (Updated March 2010)
BigDog climbs in the woods, keeps its balance when kicked and when slipping on ice, travels through snow and mud, jogs 5 mph, and climbs some rubble.
Boston Dynamics BigDog
The Most Advanced Quadruped Robot on Earth BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics family of robots. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a gasoline engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog's legs are articulated like an animal's, and have compliant elements that absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule, measuring 1 meter long, 0.7 meters tall and 75 kg weight. BigDog has an on-board computer that controls locomotion, servos the legs and handles a wide variety of sensors. BigDog's control system manages the dynamics of its behavior to keep it balanced, steer, navigate, and regulate energetics as conditions vary. Sensors for locomotion include joint position, joint force, ground contact, ground load, a laser gyroscope, and a stereo vision system. Other sensors focus on the internal state of BigDog, monitoring the hydraulic pressure, oil temperature, engine temperature, rpm, battery charge and others. So far, BigDog has trotted at 3.3 mph, climbed a 35 degree slope and carried a 120 lb load. BigDog is being developed by Boston Dynamics with help from Foster Miller, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the Harvard University Concord Field Station.Development is funded by the DARPA Defense Sciences Office.
Leg Wheel Transformer Robot by National Taiwan University & LabVIEW | RHex Boston Dynamics
Quattroped, a Leg-Wheel Hybrid Mobile Robot. The Leg-Wheel Transformer Robot created by a team of mechanical engineers at National Taiwan University used NI LabVIEW and CompactRIO, is very similar to RHex of Boston Dynamics: www.youtube.com Leg Wheel Transformer Robot is a energy-efficient leg-wheel hybrid mobile robot that can drive quickly and smoothly on flat terrain. Similar to RHex, a robot with extraordinary rough terrain mobility. These robots can climb in rock fields, mud, sand, vegetation, railroad tracks, and up slopes and stairways. Pei-Chun Lin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University
Future of Human Simulation: Robert Playter (Boston Dynamics Inc.)
Future of Human Simulation: Robert Playter (Boston Dynamics Inc.)
DARPA Robot Masters Stairs
This video shows versions of DARPA and Boston Dynamics robots climbing stairs, walking on a treadmill and doing pushups. A modified platform resembling these robots is expected to be used as government-funded equipment (GFE) for performers in Tracks B and C of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (www.darpa.mil The GFE Platform is expected to have two arms, two legs, a torso and a head, and will be physically capable of performing all of the tasks required for the disaster response scenarios scheduled in the Challenge. However, despite the appearance of the robots in the video, the Challenge is decidedly not exclusive to humanoid robot solutions. Any designs are welcome provided they are compatible with shared human-robot environments, compatible with human tools, and compatible with human operators so that a human without expertise in robotics can give commands and confidently anticipate the response. It is DARPA's position that achieving true innovation in robotics, and thus success in the Robotics Challenge, will require contributions from communities beyond traditional robotics developers. Hardware, software, modeling and gaming developers are sought to link with emergency response and various science communities to devise novel solutions that enable robots to respond to disasters according to the tasks laid out in DARPA's announcement (go.usa.gov for the Challenge.
Boston Dynamics Big Dog FtBenning Report Feb 2009
This is the Army news channel Benning Report spot on the Boston Dynamics robot Big Dog. This video was uploaded from a .wmv file available on the Boston Dynamics website.
Spartan Race 2011 - CrossFit H2O w/Boston Dynamics
Members of CrossFit H20 and employees from Boston Dynamics following a corporate bootcamp lead the pack up the 1st hill of the Spartan Race 2011 in Amesbury Mass during the 2:30pm heat.
PETMAN Robot Strut (Stayin' Alive)
Boston Dynamics' PETMAN Robot struts. (We're doomed) PETMAN is owned by Boston Dynamics. Music is Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive. I own nothing in this video.
Boston Dynamics BigDog Robot - the Army mule
The Most Advanced Quadruped Robot on Earth BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics family of robots. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a gasoline engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog's legs are articulated like an animal's, and have compliant elements that absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule, measuring 1 meter long, 0.7 meters tall and 75 kg weight.
Boston Dynamics (DARPA) BIGDOG Robot
Heavy weight articulating robot, developed by Boston Dynamics under auspices of DARPA
Boston Dynamics: Eşek Robot (www.Muhendis.Tv)
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LittleDog
LittleDog was developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA. It is used for research on legged locomotion and learning by groups at MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, USC, U Penn and IHMC.
Boston Dynamics PETMAN Prototype
Video Courtesy of Boston Dynamics (the makers of Big Dog). - According to Boston Dynamics, this robot is supposed to help test Chemical Protection suits for the military. This robot will be able to move freely on its own such as walking, crawling, etc and will also be able to control its own temperature and humidity. Please see the Boston Dynamics website about PETMAN for more info.
Robotic Mule - Sexy Robots Videos
GO TO www.sexy-robots-videos.com and http for more life-like robots information, videos and photos. - BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics family of robots. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a gasoline engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog's legs are articulated like an animal's, and have compliant elements that absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule, measuring 1 meter long, 0.7 meters tall and 75 kg weight.
Robot Dog Boston Dynamics Big Dog. Weird.mp4
Very spooky. Boston Dynamics, the inventor, claims that they invented this for use in rescue situations. But, I think anyone who watches this video will be able to tell that this thing is man for man hunting..not necessarily to rescue someone...more likely that this things be used at civil unrest riots,
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Boston Dynamics BIGDOG Robot (2011)
The quadrupedal pack robot from Boston Dynamics, designed for military use. BigDog climbs in the woods, keeps its balance when kicked and when slipping on ice, travels through snow and mud, jogs 5 mph, and climbs some rubble.
Fat Guy shooting vs. Big Dog Boston Dynamics
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Boston Dynamics - Big Dog
Boston Dynamics builds advanced robots with remarkable behavior: mobility, agility, dexterity and speed. They use sensor-based controls and computation to unlock the capabilities of complex mechanisms. Their world-class development teams take projects from initial concept to proof-of-principle prototyping to build-test-build engineering, to field testing and low-rate production. Organizations worldwide, from DARPA, the US Army, Navy and Marine Corps to Sony Corporation turn to Boston Dynamics for advice and for help creating the most advanced robots on Earth. This video is a demonstration of their "Big Dog" navigating and traversing through different kind of conditions. Really check out the part where they shove the Big Dog in trying to knock it over. Many of use take for granted our ability to walk and recover from tripping. The amount of dynamic stability calculations is intense but from this demo we can see that we are getting better and better at emulating that natural human and animal ability. Take a look, this will give all future humanoid robots a more nature way of navigating it's environment. Theworld's first ever Immersive Technology Summit will be held at the Los Angeles Center Studios (LACS) on October 21st, 2010. This video is copyrighted by Boston Dynamics: www.bostondynamics.com For more news and videos on immersive technologies visit : www.immersivetech.org Follow us on Twitter: @immersivetechla
Repost: PETMAN
Original video here: youtu.be This is a video of a protype of a "security engagement device" comissioned by DARPA through Boston Dynamics. The updated version will be fully weaponized and up to operational standards by the early part of 2014. The operational use will range from crowd control to pow extraction to vehical operation. Testing will begin in urban areas in the United States starting in August of 2012. . Just kidding we all know it really is just to test clothing for the military. This is what the original description said: PETMAN is an anthropomorphic robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing special clothing used by US military personnel. PETMAN balances itself as it walks, squats and does calisthenics. PETMAN simulates human physiology by controlling temperature, humidity and sweating inside the clothing to provide realistic test conditions. PETMAN development is lead by Boston Dynamics, working in partnership with Measurement Technologies Northwest, Oak Ridge National Lab and MRIGlobal. The work is being done for the DoD CBDP. For more information about PETMAN visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com.
Робот PETMAN ( robot, android, Boston Dynamics )
Американская компания Boston Dynamics продемонстрировала новые возможности робота PETMAN, который разрабатывается по заказу армии США. Машина производит сильное впечатление, и от сравнения с киношным терминатором никуда не деться. Военные, вложившие в создание робота $26,3 миллиона, должны получить «петмена» в 2012 году. Андроид обретёт голову и габариты стандартного манекена для краш-тестов ростом 1,75 метра и весом 80 кило. Военный андроид PETMAN по официальной версии предназначен для испытаний солдатских костюмов химзащиты. Но на вопрос, будет ли PETMAN использоваться для каких-то иных целей кроме испытаний химзащиты, разработчики отвечают: «Ещё бы!». www.bostondynamics.com
The Announcement Of a Cyborg Age - PETMAN
The Announcement Of a Cyborg Age PETMAN is an anthropomorphic robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing special clothing used by US military personnel. PETMAN balances itself as it walks, squats and does calisthenics. PETMAN simulates human physiology by controlling temperature, humidity and sweating inside the clothing to provide realistic test conditions. PETMAN development is lead by Boston Dynamics, working in partnership with Measurement Technologies Northwest, Oak Ridge National Lab and MRIGlobal. The work is being done for the DoD CBDP. For more information about PETMAN visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com.
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