Salamandra robotica II
Built by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL · Switzerland
The Salamandra robotica II is a Research robot developed by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL (Switzerland), launched 2012.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for search and rescue
- Used across research and education
- Navigates using GPS
- Programmed through python
- Compatible with ROS
- Certified to ISO 10218 1
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Innorobo 2013 demonstration in Lyon
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 10 kg
- Reach
- 600 mm
- Speed
- 1.42 m/s
- Weight
- 25 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- search and rescue
- Sub Category
- amphibious biomimetic robot
- Industries Served
- research,education
Movement & precision4
- Dof
- 4
- Max Speed M S
- 0.53
- Navigation Type
- gps
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.02
Controls & integration6
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Controller Model
- ARM-based LPC2129 32-bit 60-MHz main microcontroller; eight PIC18F2580 microcontrollers for low-level functions; 12 PIC16F876A as motor controllers[6]
- Compatible Vision
- Basler A622F
- Software Platform
- RuiShiPro
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Programming Interface
- code python
Safety & certification1
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1
Buying & support8
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Salamandra robotica II
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Switzerland
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Company milestones
- Mar 2013DeploymentInnorobo 2013 demonstration in Lyon
- 2013LaunchSalamandra robotica II unveiled
- —MilestoneEPFL BioRob laboratory overview
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Salamandra robotica II?
- The Salamandra robotica II is developed by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL, based in Switzerland.
- What type of robot is the Salamandra robotica II?
- The Salamandra robotica II is a Research robot made by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL.
- How much does the Salamandra robotica II cost?
- Pricing for the Salamandra robotica II is not publicly listed — contact Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL for a quote.
- When was the Salamandra robotica II launched?
- The Salamandra robotica II was launched in 2012.
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