Research
SPLITTER
Built by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa
Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Robo Index
B
Weak evidence
3 of 10 signals present
Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.
Weighted factors
average of the 3 scored · blanks don't count
Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%45/100
Does it fit your job?
Tell us what your job needs — payload, budget, region, must-have certifications — and we'll show how SPLITTER measures up, requirement by requirement. The Robo Index (trust) above is shown for every buyer, regardless.
Overview
SPLITTER (Space and Planetary Limbed Intelligent Tether Technology Exploration Robot) is a modular robotic system designed for planetary exploration, featuring two tethered quadrupedal robots each weighing under 10kg. This innovative system addresses the unique challenges of exploring planetary environments through its tethered design.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
SPLITTER introduced for planetary exploration
Availability
prototype
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 2.1 m/s
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Launch year
- 2025
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Total
- 31
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- IMU,F/T sensors,LIDAR,webcams
Other12
- Height Mm
- 1500
- Applications
- research,planetary_science,human_exploration,asteroid_mining
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 2.1
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- tethered jumping / inertial morphing locomotion
- Deployment Notes
- Participated in DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals in 2015 in Pomona, California, USA.
- Industries Served
- space exploration, planetary science, robotics research
- Software Platform
- Model Predictive Controller (MPC)
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Additional Information
- Designed for planetary exploration using tethered jumping,Developed by RoMeLa at UCLA,Lead by Professor Dennis Hong
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Company milestones
- 2025LaunchSPLITTER introduced for planetary exploration
- 2004MilestoneHumanoid robotics development began
- —MilestoneLaboratory focus
- —MilestoneFounding director identified
Reviews for SPLITTER
Loading reviews…
