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
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 120 kg
- Speed
- 0.28 m/s
- Weight
- 18 kg
- Battery
- 24 h
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2006
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- bipedal
Size & capacity1
- Width Mm
- 43
Power & runtime1
- Battery Type
- Lithium-Polymer
Other details4
- 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
- Depth Mm
- 66
- Battery Voltage
- 44.4
- Battery Capacity
- 2.5
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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