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Salto-1P

Built by University of California at Berkeley · United States

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The Salto-1P is a Research robot developed by University of California at Berkeley (United States), launched 2016.

RoboScore

36.2/ 100

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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%89/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2016. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

Salto-1P is a small, one-legged jumping robot inspired by the lesser bushbaby, a small nocturnal primate. It has a powerful, springy leg that enables it to jump high and fast, and uses a reaction wheel tail and propeller thrusters to balance and hop around.

At a glance

  • Built for jumping and obstacle traversal
  • Used across research and academia
  • Programmed through ROS and python
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1868

Berkeley highlights Salto campus mobility

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Availability

research-only

Specifications

Category: Research
Speed
1.83 m/s
Weight
0.1 kg
Battery
0.2 h
Autonomy
fully autonomous
Launch year
2016
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1868

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
search and rescue
Sub Category
bioinspired jumping robot
Industries Served
research,academia
Movement & precision2
Dof
1
Max Speed M S
1.83
Buying & support4
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Salto
Availability Status
research-only
Countries Available
US

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Company milestones

  • May 2019MilestoneBerkeley highlights Salto campus mobility
  • Oct 2018DeploymentSalto-1P goes outdoors and is remotely controlled
  • Oct 2011MilestoneUC Berkeley publishes DASH winged-robot research
  • Mar 1868MilestoneUC Berkeley established
  • 2017LaunchSalto-1P presented at IROS 2017
  • 2011MilestoneSuitX founded
  • MilestoneDash Robotics team formed in Berkeley Engineering

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Salto-1P?
The Salto-1P is developed by University of California at Berkeley, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Salto-1P?
The Salto-1P is a Research robot made by University of California at Berkeley.
How much does the Salto-1P cost?
Pricing for the Salto-1P is not publicly listed — contact University of California at Berkeley for a quote.
When was the Salto-1P launched?
The Salto-1P was launched in 2016.

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