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LS3

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
LS3

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.

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
181.44 kg
Speed
3 m/s
Weight
363 kg
Launch year
2010
Price
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Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
12
Other8
Applications
packaging,machine_tending
Datasheet Url
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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.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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