DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

Re: DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

Woah! I wish I could run that fast. I could leave for a match at the last moment, and be on the field the next second. :)

Now let's see someone use that on an FRC robot. ;)

Re: DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

It's actuated by pneumatic pistons, I think it's doable; just not at that speed. I doubt it can turn either.

Re: DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

OMG! I was digging the slow-mo. One leg hits the ground at a time just like real animals.

Re: DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

To help understand Boston Dynamics and the success of Big Dog, Pet Man, and the new Cheetah.

Go watch their leader Marc Raibert talk about Legged Design ! He is a fantastic engineer and researcher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bi-tPO0OPs

Re: DARPA Legged Robot Speed record: 18 MPH
 

Dang, Boston Dynamics, you scary! I wonder how they protect its fragile bits from being damaged by all that bouncing?