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DASH

Built by University of California at Berkeley · United States· Launched 2009

Updated Jul 2026·methodology

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Driving Downtown , UC Berkeley, Dash Cam, Berkeley California, USA

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35.5/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%85/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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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

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 1868United StatesList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch only

Specifications

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1.5 m/s
0.02 kg
0.5 h
Semi-autonomous
2009
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Detailed specifications

Movement & precision2
1.5
Max Speed M S
1.5
Controls & integration1
40 MHz microcontroller

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • May 2019MilestoneBerkeley highlights Salto campus mobility
  • Oct 2018DeploymentSalto-1P goes outdoors and is remotely controlled
  • 2017LaunchSalto-1P presented at IROS 2017
  • Oct 2011MilestoneUC Berkeley publishes DASH winged-robot research
  • 2011MilestoneSuitX founded
  • Mar 1868MilestoneUC Berkeley established
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneDash 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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