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LAURON

Built by FZI Research Center for Information Technology · Germany· Launched 2024

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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46.5/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%58/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%41/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

LAURON is a humanoid robot. six-legged walking robot from Germany LAURON is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Flagship features

  • Designed in collaboration with law enforcement and emergency responders
  • Impact-resistant and waterproof
  • Easy to read with a top-screen display for hands-free operation
  • Long battery life up to 900 hours
  • Tutorial library available in the smartphone app
  • Available on LAURUS GSA Contract #GS-07F-0147T

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
816.5 kg
998 kg
900 h
2024
US$185,000

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
inspection
marine
both
Movement & precision1
24
Sensing & perception9
3d
Yes
Lidar Count
1
Camera Count
4
rgb,depth,thermal
laser scanner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration3
Yes
ethernet,can bus
code ros
Buying & support6
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
purchase
Model Variants
LAURON I,LAURON II,LAURON III,LAURON IV,LAURON V
Price Currency
USD
Availability Status
pre-order
Other details1
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024MilestoneSixth generation LAURON presented
  • 2024MilestoneLAURON VI presented at CLAWAR 2024
  • 2024MilestoneLAURON VI presented publicly
  • 2012DeploymentLAURON V tested at DLR SpaceBot Cup
  • 1985MilestoneFounded
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneNon-profit research institute
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneLAURON VI described as a research platform for dynamic walking
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneNo funding reported

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the LAURON?
The LAURON is developed by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the LAURON?
The LAURON is a Research robot made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology.
How much does the LAURON cost?
The LAURON is listed at US$185,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from FZI Research Center for Information Technology. Contact them for a quote.
When was the LAURON launched?
The LAURON was launched in 2024.

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