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LittleDog

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
LittleDog

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

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

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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