Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Boston Dynamics robot named RHex is a six-legged robot with inherently high mobility. Powerful, independently controlled legs produce specialized gaits that devour rough terrain with minimal operator input.
- Traverses rock fields, mud, sand, snow, gravel, 60% inclines and other rough terrain
- Crosses railroad tracks, curbs, logs and pipes
- Culvert inspection
- Climbs stairs
- Rugged modular design for maximum reliability in harsh conditions
- Operator control unit (OCU) with live video feed for remote operation
- IP Radio with 400-700m range
- Modular payload bay for mission specific packages
RHex Specifications
Size:
Weight: 27.5lbs without batteries
Dimensions: 22”L x 16”W x 5.2”H (legs not extended)
Power:
Battery: Two BB2590 Batteries
Endurance: 6 hours
Mobility:
Entrapment Risk: Extremely low
Speed: over 2mph on natural terrain
Slopes: Up to 60% slope walk, up to 84% climb mode
Vertical Step: 8.5”
Water Ford Depth: 6”+
Environmental:
Temperature: -15C to 45C ambient continuous operation
Water: IP67 sealed, water submersible
Exposure: Tolerant of humidity, salt, oil, sand extremes
Cameras:
Fore and aft cameras and illuminators
Driving Resolution: 320x240 pixels
Still Image Resolution: 1280x960 pixels
Illuminators: Adjustable 6W Visible, 6W Infrared
