CARL
Built by Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern· Launched 2017
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Overview
CARL (Compliant Robotic Leg) is a planar robotic leg designed for bio-inspired, human-like bipedal locomotion research. It features mono- and bi-articular actuation using custom RRLab Series Elastic Actuators (SEAs) that provide force/impedance control and inherent tolerance against impact forces. The leg employs four-bar linkages and redundant actuation coupled across five SEAs, with an off-the-shelf prosthetic foot. It is integrated with a test rig incorporating a treadmill and lifting mechanism to enable single-leg walking validation and control of the Bio-inspired Behavior-Based Bipedal Locomotion Control (B4LC) framework.
Key specs
- Built for pick and place
- Used across research
- Programmed through ROS
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Certified to IEC 60825 1 and EN 60825 1
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 5 kg
- 50 kg
- 3 h
- Semi-autonomous
- 2017
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- bipedal humanoid
Movement & precision1
- 26
Sensing & perception1
- Yes
Controls & integration4
- Yes
- Compatible Vision
- RGB-D Cameras
- Software Platform
- SurvCE / SurvPC
- Compatible Grippers
- Parallel gripper (ISO 9409-1 compatible)
Safety & certification1
- Yes
Who uses it
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- Jul 2024PartnershipRobotics Institute Germany launch
- Jan 2023MilestoneUniversity merger to RPTU
- 2003MilestoneFounded by Karsten Berns
- Not yet on fileMilestoneCARL developed as a first iteration of a compliant robot leg
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the CARL?
- The CARL is developed by Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern.
- What type of robot is the CARL?
- The CARL is a Research robot made by Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern.
- How much does the CARL cost?
- Pricing for the CARL is not publicly listed. Contact Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern for a quote.
- When was the CARL launched?
- The CARL was launched in 2017.
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