The LS3 is a Research robot developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2010.
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Overview
LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) was a rough-terrain robot with significant carrying capacity. 400 lbs of payload. Could travel 20 miles before refueling. Sensors for navigating obstacles.
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Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Price
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Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 181.44 kg
- Speed
- 3 m/s
- Weight
- 363 kg
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 12
Other8
- Applications
- packaging,machine_tending
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 3
- Deployment Notes
- Field trials conducted with U.S. Marines at Fort Pickett, Virginia, and during the Rim of the Pacific exercise in 2014.
- Industries Served
- military
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Programming Interface
- voice
- Additional Information
- Designed to carry up to 400 pounds.,Can navigate rugged terrain alongside a squad.,Planned features include voice command recognition for interaction.,Developments based on years of research in robotics and perception.,Targeted to enhance the operational effectiveness of dismounted warfighters.
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 LS3?
- The LS3 is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the LS3?
- The LS3 is a Research robot made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the LS3 cost?
- Pricing for the LS3 is not publicly listed — contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
- When was the LS3 launched?
- The LS3 was launched in 2010.
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