SPLITTER
Built by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa
The SPLITTER is a Research robot developed by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa, launched 2025.
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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.
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Viability
SPLITTER introduced for planetary exploration
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 2.1 m/s
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Launch year
- 2025
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Total
- 31
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- IMU,F/T sensors,LIDAR,webcams
Other11
- 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
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the SPLITTER?
- The SPLITTER is developed by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa.
- What type of robot is the SPLITTER?
- The SPLITTER is a Research robot made by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa.
- How much does the SPLITTER cost?
- Pricing for the SPLITTER is not publicly listed — contact University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa for a quote.
- When was the SPLITTER launched?
- The SPLITTER was launched in 2025.
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