The Sandflea is a Research robot developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2012.
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Overview
Earning its moniker, the compact, 11lb Sandflea was built to vault high in the sky. Capable of jumping 30ft in the air. Remote controlled. Built-in stabilization system.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 50 kg
- Reach
- 2,300 mm
- Speed
- 1.5 m/s
- Weight
- 4.99 kg
- Battery
- 4 h
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 56
- Dof Total
- 56
Power & battery1
- Battery Swap Supported
- false
Sensors2
- Sensor Suite
- tactile,360° camera view
- Lidar Present
- false
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE
Other35
- Height Cm
- 190
- Height Mm
- 1900
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- security_patrol
- Arm Reach Cm
- 230
- Sub Category
- jumping reconnaissance robot
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 1.5
- Mobility Type
- bipedal
- Fleet Software
- Orbit
- Model Variants
- Electric Atlas
- Operating Temp
- -20° to 40°C
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- vision,lidar_slam,natural_landmark
- Payload Peak Kg
- 50
- Payload Per Arm
- false
- Tactile Sensing
- distributed
- Humanoid Subtype
- full_bipedal
- Youtube Video Id
- 6b4ZZQkcNEo
- Compatible Vision
- 360° camera view,Tactile sensing
- Country Of Origin
- US
- Industries Served
- defense,emergency_services
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Software Platform
- Orbit
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Lifting Capacity Kg
- 50
- Operating Temp Max C
- 40
- Operating Temp Min C
- -20
- Payload Continuous Kg
- 30
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Developed in collaboration with the US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force.,Equipped with a stabilization system to maintain orientation during flight.,Powered by a piston-driven system.,Potential applications include reconnaissance, disaster response, and search and rescue.,Future developments could include enhancements to jumping mechanism, battery life, and durability.,Potential integration of advanced sensors and cameras for gathering detailed information during missions.
- Degrees Of Freedom Total
- 56
Company milestones
- Apr 2024LaunchNew electric Atlas announced
- Mar 2021LaunchStretch launched as warehouse automation robot
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot expanded product line revealed
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot Arm launched with expanded Spot product line
- May 2020LaunchSpot launched commercially
- Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced
- 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
- 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Sandflea?
- The Sandflea is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Sandflea?
- The Sandflea is a Research robot made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the Sandflea cost?
- Pricing for the Sandflea is not publicly listed — contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
- When was the Sandflea launched?
- The Sandflea was launched in 2012.
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