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Salamandra robotica II

Built by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL

Overview

Salamandra robotica II is an amphibious robot inspired by the salamander's anatomy and nervous system. It's used to study robot locomotion and test neurobiological models in real environments. The robot features a control system based on a mathematical model of the salamander's spinal cord and can move on land or in water while transitioning between environments. With 12 degrees of freedom and 12 Faulhaber DC motors, it demonstrates bio-inspired locomotion capabilities.

Key facts

Payload
Reach
Speed
0.53 m/s
Weight
2.5 kg
IP rating
Battery
Power
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2012
Price
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Other3
Max Speed M S
0.53
Controller Model
ARM-based LPC2129 32-bit 60-MHz main microcontroller; eight PIC18F2580 microcontrollers for low-level functions; 12 PIC16F876A as motor controllers[6]
Deployment Notes
Scientific tool for studying neural circuits underlying locomotion in vertebrate spinal cords; potential for search and rescue[2][3][5]

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