RHex
Built by University of Michigan, McGill University, Kod*Lab, and DARPA
The RHex is a Research robot developed by University of Michigan, McGill University, Kod*Lab, and DARPA, launched 2010.
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Overview
RHex is a bio-inspired, hexapedal robot designed for locomotion in rough terrain. It can drive over rocks, mud, sand, snow, and railroad tracks with exceptional agility. The latest version, X-RHex, features improved hardware and a modular payload system that makes it a laboratory on legs, intended for broad use in research, defense, and search-and-rescue applications.
At a glance
- Built for warehouse transport and last mile delivery
- Used across logistics and military
- Programmed through no code gui
- Public API for integration
Buyer decision signals
Viability
RHex consortium development begins
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 8 kg
- Speed
- 2.25 m/s
- Weight
- 8.6 kg
- Battery
- 90 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,visual inspection
- Sub Category
- hexapedal legged robot
- Industries Served
- research
Movement & precision2
- Dof
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 2.7
Controls & integration6
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Compatible Vision
- visual navigation sensors,state estimation sensors
- Software Platform
- Dynamism
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Programming Interface
- code ros,code python
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- RHex
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- US
Company milestones
- 1999MilestoneRHex consortium development begins
- —MilestoneFounded in Detroit
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RHex?
- The RHex is developed by University of Michigan, McGill University, Kod*Lab, and DARPA.
- What type of robot is the RHex?
- The RHex is a Research robot made by University of Michigan, McGill University, Kod*Lab, and DARPA.
- How much does the RHex cost?
- Pricing for the RHex is not publicly listed — contact University of Michigan, McGill University, Kod*Lab, and DARPA for a quote.
- When was the RHex launched?
- The RHex was launched in 2010.
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