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Biorobotics and Locomotion Lab
Cornell Ranger is a research bipedal walking robot developed at Cornell University's Biorobotics and Locomotion Laboratory under Professor Andy Ruina. The knee-less biped stands approximately 1 meter tall, weighs 9.9 kg including batteries, and features 4 degrees of freedom. It is designed for energy-efficient autonomous walking using passive dynamics and rounded feet to minimize energy consumption. This is an academic research project, not a commercial robotics company.
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Cornell Ranger
Company facts
- HQ
- Ithaca, United States
- Founded
- 1984 · 42 yrs
Milestones
Cornell Ranger set world record by walking 40.5 miles on single battery charge in 30 hours, 49 minutes without stopping
Press coverage
- Cornell's Robotic Ranger Takes a 40-mile Stroll
Design World
- Robot Breaks Record for Distance Walking
The Cornell Daily Sun · Apr 2008
- Cornell Ranger robot sets record for distance walking
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