The Charlie is a Research robot developed by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center, launched 2012.
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Overview
Charlie is a legged robot inspired by chimpanzees that can switch between quadrupedal and bipedal locomotion. Equipped with a mechanical spine that bends in multiple directions and measures applied forces and torque, with feet containing embedded tactile sensors. The robot was developed as part of DFKI's intelligent structures project to research control approaches for different types of walking and provide insight into human locomotion evolution.
Flagship features
- Bioinspired functionality
- Utilizes a multi-point-contact foot design for enhanced terrain navigation
- Equipped with a sophisticated sensory array for environmental interaction
- Related projects include exploration in difficult terrains
- Integrated with advanced machine learning algorithms for self-righting behavior
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Founded as DFKI laboratory in Bremen
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 120 kg
- Speed
- 0.28 m/s
- Weight
- 18 kg
- Battery
- 24 h
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2006
Detailed specifications
Power & battery3
- Battery Type
- Lithium-Polymer
- Battery Voltage
- 44.4
- Battery Capacity
- 2.5
Sensors1
- Depth Mm
- 66
Other5
- Motors
- 4x Faulhaber-2250 BLDC-Motoren,6x Faulhaber 2444 BLDC-Motoren,8*48V RoboDrive-Motoren with 1:50 HarmonicDrive gearbox,8*48V RoboDrive-Motoren with 1:80 HarmonicDrive gearbox
- Width Mm
- 43
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Company Country
- DE
- Additional Information
- - Bioinspired functionality - Utilizes a multi-point-contact foot design for enhanced terrain navigation - Equipped with a sophisticated sensory array for environmental interaction - Related projects include exploration in difficult terrains - Integrated with advanced machine learning algorithms for self-righting behavior
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Company milestones
- 2006MilestoneFounded as DFKI laboratory in Bremen
- 1988MilestoneDFKI founded
- —MilestoneCharlie iStruct Demonstrator project page
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Charlie?
- The Charlie is developed by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center.
- What type of robot is the Charlie?
- The Charlie is a Research robot made by DFKI Robotics Innovation Center.
- How much does the Charlie cost?
- Pricing for the Charlie is not publicly listed — contact DFKI Robotics Innovation Center for a quote.
- When was the Charlie launched?
- The Charlie was launched in 2012.
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