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Salto-1P

Built by University of California at Berkeley · United States· Launched 2016

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%89/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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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.

Key specs

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

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 1868United StatesList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch only

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
1.83 m/s
0.1 kg
0.2 h
Fully autonomous
2016
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
search and rescue
bioinspired jumping robot
research,academia
Movement & precision2
1
Max Speed M S
1.83
Sensing & perception3
Yes
TDK InvenSense MPU6000 IMU,AMS AS5048B magnetic encoders,AMS AS5047P magnetic encoder
Yes
Controls & integration1
ImageProc 2.5 main board based on a dsPIC33FJ128MC706A microcontroller
Buying & support4
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Salto
Availability Status
research-only
Countries Available
US
Other details1
Outdoor Capable
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • May 2019MilestoneBerkeley highlights Salto campus mobility
  • Oct 2018DeploymentSalto-1P goes outdoors and is remotely controlled
  • 2017LaunchSalto-1P presented at IROS 2017
  • Oct 2011MilestoneUC Berkeley publishes DASH winged-robot research
  • 2011MilestoneSuitX founded
  • Mar 1868MilestoneUC Berkeley established
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneDash 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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