The Cornell Ranger is a Research robot developed by Cornell University (United States), launched 2011.
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Overview
The Cornell Ranger is known for setting a distance record of 65.17 km for walking robots, showcasing the efficiency of passive dynamics in robotic design.
Flagship features
- Successfully walked 40.5 miles on a single battery charge in 2011
- Consumed only 16 watts total, making it energy efficient
- Control achieved through remote steering and onboard microprocessors
- Not designed for upright standing, uses a unique gait for movement
- Recognized in multiple media outlets for achieving a world record
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Ranger walks 40.5 miles nonstop
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 9.91 kg
- Battery
- 2 h
- Launch year
- 2011
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1984
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- research
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Industries Served
- education,engineering
- Deployment Environment
- both
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1000
Movement & precision1
- Walking Speed Ms
- 0.59
Controls & integration3
- Sensor Suite
- Microstrain IMU
- Onboard Compute
- ARM9 and five ARM7 processors
- Programming Interface
- remote control
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Warranty Years
- 10
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- May 2011DeploymentRanger walks 40.5 miles nonstop
- Jul 2010DeploymentRanger sets 14.3-mile walking record
- 2011MilestoneReference to Osaka robot marathon
- 2008DeploymentRanger walks a record 45 laps at Barton Hall
- —MilestoneCornell founded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Cornell Ranger?
- The Cornell Ranger is developed by Cornell University, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Cornell Ranger?
- The Cornell Ranger is a Research robot made by Cornell University.
- How much does the Cornell Ranger cost?
- Pricing for the Cornell Ranger is not publicly listed — contact Cornell University for a quote.
- When was the Cornell Ranger launched?
- The Cornell Ranger was launched in 2011.
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