LAURON VI
Built by FZI Research Center for Information Technology · Germany
The LAURON VI is a Research robot developed by FZI Research Center for Information Technology (Germany), launched 2024, listed at $150,000 USD (unverified).
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Ranked #4 of 69 in the Research standing.
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Overview
The LAURON VI is a six-legged walking robot designed for demanding inspection tasks. It utilizes biologically inspired kinematics based on stick insects, providing robust mobility and stability even on difficult terrain. This sixth generation of LAURON is equipped with advanced torque-controlled motors, flexible sensing capabilities, and a full-body control system for enhanced adaptability in various environments.
At a glance
- Built for mobility
- Used across research, hazardous environments and military
- Navigates using vision
- Programmed through ROS
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Sixth generation LAURON presented
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 12 kg
- Speed
- 0.5 m/s
- Weight
- 43.5 kg
- Battery
- 2 h
- Launch year
- 2024
- Price
- $150,000 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 1985
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- inspection
- Sub Category
- six-legged
- Industries Served
- research
- Deployment Environment
- both
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 610
Movement & precision5
- Dof
- 28
- Dof Total
- 24
- Max Speed M S
- 0.5
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Walking Speed Ms
- 0.5
Controls & integration5
- Sensor Suite
- laser scanner
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Onboard Compute
- Intel Core i7 4x3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM
- Software Platform
- ROS 2
- Programming Interface
- code ros
Buying & support3
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- LAURON I,LAURON II,LAURON III,LAURON IV,LAURON V
Other details2
- Stability Technology
- Full-body control approach
- Torque Controlled Motors
- Yes
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Company milestones
- 2024MilestoneSixth generation LAURON presented
- 2024MilestoneLAURON VI presented at CLAWAR 2024
- 2024MilestoneLAURON VI presented publicly
- 2012DeploymentLAURON V tested at DLR SpaceBot Cup
- 1985MilestoneFounded
- —MilestoneNon-profit research institute
- —MilestoneLAURON VI described as a research platform for dynamic walking
- —MilestoneNo funding reported
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the LAURON VI?
- The LAURON VI is developed by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the LAURON VI?
- The LAURON VI is a Research robot made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology.
- How much does the LAURON VI cost?
- The LAURON VI is listed at $150,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by FZI Research Center for Information Technology — contact them for a quote.
- When was the LAURON VI launched?
- The LAURON VI was launched in 2024.
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