CMU Ballbot

Overview

The CMU Ballbot is the first successful ballbot designed to balance on a single spherical wheel, enabling it to be exceptionally agile and maneuverable in crowded environments. It is both human-sized and has a pair of 2-DOF arms, demonstrating advanced human-robot interaction and dynamic motion capabilities.

Key facts

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Launch year

2005

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Status

active