BEAR

BEAR, or Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot, is a humanoid (or maybe bearmanoid) hydraulic torso on tank treads. It can lift 227 kg (500 lb), karate-chop through doors, and rescue wounded soldiers.

Creator

Vecna Robotics

Year

2004

Country

United States 🇺🇸

Categories

Features

A typical day for the BEAR bot. Video: Vecna Technologies

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Most rated "Somewhat Friendly" (11,428 ratings)

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If it needs to get taller, BEAR can unfold its tracks and balance on them.

The robot holds up a metal cannister. — BEAR, don't drop that, please. Photo: Vecna Technologies

Specs

Overview: Capable of lifting and carrying a person and manipulating large and heavy objects, boxes, and crates, as well as fragile items.
Status: Inactive
Year: 2004
Website: vecnarobotics.com
Width: 91.5 cm
Height: 195.6 cm (standing)
Weight: 181.4 kg
Speed: 21.6 km/h (max)
Sensors: Cameras, joint force sensors, laser range finders, structured light sensors, microphones, GPS.
Actuators: Hydraulic and electric actuators.
Degrees of Freedom (DoF): 20 (Manipulator: 6 DoF x 2; Leg: 4 DoF x 2)
Materials: Aluminum, steel, and composites.
Compute: Two computers
Power: Lithium-polymer battery powers a hydraulic pump.