Appropriately named BigDog, This quadruped (4-legged) robot can master off-road conditions and slopes as well as carry heavy loads. It is being developed by Boston Dynamics.
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.
One of its more eye-opening features is that when pushed, it will regain its balance and continue on its merry way.
