SPACEBOK

SpaceBok is a quadruped robot created to investigate dynamic legged locomotion for the exploration of low-gravity celestial bodies... Legged systems can negotiate steeper slopes and perform better on uneven or granular ground. A legged robot that can adapt its gait to the environment has the ability to switch between robust static gaits on challenging terrain and energetically efficient dynamic gaits on flat terrain. We built SpaceBok as an experimental platform to examine dynamic and static legged locomotion. The goal of our work is to advance the technology readiness level of legged robots for space exploration.

Also known as: Robotic Systems Lab

Primary location: Zürich Switzerland