DASH

Overview

DASH is a lightweight, insect-inspired hexapod robot designed for search-and-rescue and remote sensing applications. It can run at speeds up to 1.5 m/s (15 times its own body length per second), climb over obstacles, and survive falls from any height. The robot features a paper composite body with polymer flexure joints, powered by a single DC motor for leg movement and a shape-memory-alloy servomotor for steering.

Key facts

Payload

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Reach

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Speed

1.5 m/s

Weight

0.02 kg

IP rating

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Battery

0.5 h

Power

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Autonomy

semi-autonomous

Launch year

2009

Price

$100

Status

active