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Salamandra robotica II
Built by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL · Switzerland
Updated May 2026·methodology
Overview
Salamandra robotica II is an amphibious robot inspired by the salamander's anatomy and nervous system. It's used to study robot locomotion and test neurobiological models in real environments. The robot features a control system based on a mathematical model of the salamander's spinal cord and can move on land or in water while transitioning between environments. With 12 degrees of freedom and 12 Faulhaber DC motors, it demonstrates bio-inspired locomotion capabilities.
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 4
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.02
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1
Other22
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- search_and_rescue
- Sub Category
- amphibious biomimetic robot
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 0.53
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Salamandra robotica II
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- CH
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Navigation Type
- gps
- Controller Model
- ARM-based LPC2129 32-bit 60-MHz main microcontroller; eight PIC18F2580 microcontrollers for low-level functions; 12 PIC16F876A as motor controllers[6]
- Deployment Notes
- Scientific tool for studying neural circuits underlying locomotion in vertebrate spinal cords; potential for search and rescue[2][3][5]
- Youtube Video Id
- k72Rf78Wu_c
- Compatible Vision
- Basler A622F
- Industries Served
- research,education
- Software Platform
- RuiShiPro
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Switzerland
- Programming Interface
- code_python
- Additional Information
- Salamandra Robotica II is a next-generation amphibious robot that swims more than twice as fast as previous version.,Bendable limbs and powerful microcontrollers enable distributed computation of spinal cord neural network models and simulation of muscle properties.,Modular design allows quick morphology changes (e.g., lengthen, add/remove legs).,Each module has its own microcontroller, battery, and motors, allowing the robot to function even if parts are lost (robustness against damage).,Developed in collaboration with Professor Jean-Marie Cabelguen from the University of Bordeaux.,Second goal: pave the way for amphibious service robots for inspection tasks or search and rescue missions (earthquake, flood, mudslide).,One of few robots that can swim, crawl, and walk.,Sold through Leobotics marketplace; contact for quote (enterprise pricing).,Leobotics is a French reseller (HQ: Lyon, France).
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