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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.
Key specs
- Built for packaging and machine tending
- Used across military logistics
- Programmed through voice
- Force-limited for work alongside people
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 181.44 kg
- 3 m/s
- 363 kg
- 2010
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- packaging,machine tending
- military
Movement & precision2
- 12
- Max Speed M S
- 3
Sensing & perception12
- 3d
- Yes
- Yes
- Lidar Count
- 1
- Camera Count
- 3
- stereo,rgb,infrared
- Stereo Cameras,Color Cameras,Infrared Cameras,LIDAR,GPS,Microphones,IMUs
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- on device
Controls & integration2
- Yes
- voice
Safety & certification1
- 85
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Availability Status
- discontinued
Other details2
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
Who uses it
No named customer yet
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7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
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- Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced
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Boston Dynamics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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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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