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DASH

Built by University of California at Berkeley · United States

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The DASH is a Research robot developed by University of California at Berkeley (United States), launched 2009.

Robo Index

B

Weak evidence

4 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

DASH is a lightweight, insect-inspired hexapod robot designed for search-and-rescue and remote sensing applications. It can run at speeds up to 1.5 m/s (15 times its own body length per second), climb over obstacles, and survive falls from any height. The robot features a paper composite body with polymer flexure joints, powered by a single DC motor for leg movement and a shape-memory-alloy servomotor for steering.

Flagship features

  • Developed by the UC3 group at the CDL and its partners
  • Supports multiple institutions including UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UCOP, UC Santa Cruz, and UCSF
  • Built using multiple Rails engines and gems for robustness and scalability
  • Sloan-funded project
  • Live instances available at various UC institutions

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1868

Berkeley highlights Salto campus mobility

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Specifications

Category: Research
Speed
1.5 m/s
Weight
0.02 kg
Battery
0.5 h
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2009
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1868

Detailed specifications

Other5
Max Speed Ms
1.5
Max Speed M S
1.5
Company Country
US
Controller Model
40 MHz microcontroller
Additional Information
- Developed by the UC3 group at the CDL and its partners. - Supports multiple institutions including UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UCOP, UC Santa Cruz, and UCSF. - Built using multiple Rails engines and gems for robustness and scalability. - Sloan-funded project. - Live instances available at various UC institutions.

Company milestones

  • May 2019MilestoneBerkeley highlights Salto campus mobility
  • Oct 2018DeploymentSalto-1P goes outdoors and is remotely controlled
  • Oct 2011MilestoneUC Berkeley publishes DASH winged-robot research
  • Mar 1868MilestoneUC Berkeley established
  • 2017LaunchSalto-1P presented at IROS 2017
  • 2011MilestoneSuitX founded
  • MilestoneDash Robotics team formed in Berkeley Engineering

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the DASH?
The DASH is developed by University of California at Berkeley, based in United States.
What type of robot is the DASH?
The DASH is a Research robot made by University of California at Berkeley.
How much does the DASH cost?
Pricing for the DASH is not publicly listed — contact University of California at Berkeley for a quote.
When was the DASH launched?
The DASH was launched in 2009.

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