The LittleDog is a Quadruped developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2019. Key specifications: type research platform, weight 12 kg, payload 5 kg, step height 180 mm.
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Overview
LittleDog is a small quadruped robot designed to navigate rough terrain and maintain a stable trajectory. It utilizes legs with three motors each and a comprehensive set of sensors to monitor the angles of the joints. Its innovative approach prioritizes balance over simple movement, allowing it to traverse challenging landscapes effectively.
Flagship features
- Designed for studying autonomous locomotion over rough terrain
- Funded by the DARPA L2 project
Buyer decision signals
Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Specifications
Category: Quadruped- Type
- research platform
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Payload
- 5 kg
- Step height
- 180 mm
- Max incline
- 40°
- Terrain
- flat, slopes
- Battery
- 1.75 h
- Arm-ready
- No
- LiDAR
- No
- AI runtime
- On-device
- VLM on-board
- No
- ROS 2
- Yes
- Environments
- research_lab
- Pricing model
- outright purchase
- Price tier
- 10k_30k
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Total
- 12
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- force_sensors,imu
Compute2
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Onboard Compute
- RK3588 ARM-architecture processor, NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
Other9
- Height Mm
- 300
- Applications
- research
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- Basic,Venture,Pro,LiDAR
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam,vision
- Industries Served
- education,research
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- - Designed for studying autonomous locomotion over rough terrain. - Funded by the DARPA L2 project.
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Company milestones
- Apr 2024LaunchNew electric Atlas announced
- Mar 2021LaunchStretch launched as warehouse automation robot
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot expanded product line revealed
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot Arm launched with expanded Spot product line
- May 2020LaunchSpot launched commercially
- Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced
- 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
- 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the LittleDog?
- The LittleDog is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the LittleDog?
- The LittleDog is a Quadruped made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the LittleDog cost?
- Pricing for the LittleDog is not publicly listed — contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
- When was the LittleDog launched?
- The LittleDog was launched in 2019.
- What are the key specifications of the LittleDog?
- Key specifications of the LittleDog: type research platform, weight 12 kg, payload 5 kg, step height 180 mm, max incline 40°.
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