Boston Dynamics RHex Can Go Anywhere, Anytime
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Friday, 9 of November , 2007 at 5:24 am
Boston Dynamics is quite innovative when it comes to robot locomotion, and RHex is no exception. His appendages are able to provide wheel-like mobility with leg-like traction when necessary. If you’ll be operating in a primarily aquatic environment, you can switch out the legs for paddles, and RHex is equally at home. A completely sealed body means that RHex can operate just fine in virtually any situation, and he’s wirelessly controllable from over half a kilometer away with both front and rear cameras. Want one to play with? Apparently, they’re available, but I don’t really want to know how much an RHex would be… My guess is something on the order of six arms and legs.
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