Laikago

Laikago is a four-legged robot designed as a research platform. It can walk on uneven terrain, climb hills, and remain stable even when kicked.

Creator

Unitree Robotics

Year

2017

Country

China 🇨🇳

Categories

Features

Laikago learns new tricks. Video: Unitree Robotics

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Laikago's name was inspired by Laika, the Soviet space dog, to represent exploration of the unknown.

Overview: Remotely operated with Wi-Fi-enabled controller. Walks forward, backward, and sideways.
Status: Discontinued
Year: 2017
Website: unitree.com
Width: 37 cm
Height: 60 cm
Length: 57 cm
Weight: 24 kg
Speed: 2.88 km/h (walking)
Sensors: IMU, 12 joint encoders, four foot force sensors
Actuators: 12 Unitree brushless dc motors
Degrees of Freedom (DoF): 12 (Leg: 3 DoF x 4)
Materials: Carbon fiber, aluminum, 3D-printed parts.
Compute: Main computer with two ARM processors; custom ARM-based controller on each joint (x12); additional computer.
Software: Custom software. Ubuntu Linux OS (additional computer).
Power: 0.655-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 3 to 4 hours of operation
Cost: $25,000 - $50,000 (depending on model)