This article is about one of the most advanced robots for rough terrain. The robot is based off of the design of a dog. It has four legs that can absorb shock as it walks. Big Dog has a variety of sensors that allow it to navigate on its own. Big Dog has the capability to walk at 4 miles per hour, can climb up slopes at a 35-degree angle, can climb over rubble, and navigate through snow and water. In short Big Dog is an all terrain robot. In addition to all of this Big Dog can also carry loads up to 340 lbs. However, the most impressive aspect of this robot is its capability to maintain its balance. As this video shows, Big Dog can maintain its balance in all terrains and can even get shoved and still keep walking. This robot is very effective. It was built practically to endure all sorts of environments and is even impervious to water or snow. It can carry heavy loads and can navigate. Most impressively of all, this robot can maintain its balance unlike other robots that can’t remain upright when they encounter uneven ground. This practical build gives the robot a practical function. As this link shows, They designed Big Dog so that he can assist soldiers in war by carrying supplies for them. Its capability to maintain its balance and navigate allow the robot to remain with the soldiers in all environments while its ability to carry immense loads allows Big Dog to be a great assistance to the soldiers. The design and application of this robot were done very effectively and I would not have done it any other way.
http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_bigdog.html
additional videos of Big Dog and other similar robots:
http://bigdogrobotvideos.com/
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