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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Ranked #59 of 68 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood50 days · best #54 · worst #59
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One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 23 Sept, taken against 68 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for planetary exploration
- Used across space exploration, planetary science and robotics research
- Navigates using tethered jumping / inertial morphing locomotion
- Programmed through Model Predictive Controller (MPC)
Buyer decision signals
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
What it is built for3
- Applications
- research,planetary science,human exploration,asteroid mining
- Industries Served
- space exploration, planetary science, robotics research
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1500
Movement & precision3
- Dof Total
- 31
- Max Speed M S
- 2.1
- Navigation Type
- tethered jumping / inertial morphing locomotion
Controls & integration2
- Sensor Suite
- IMU,F/T sensors,LIDAR,webcams
- Software Platform
- Model Predictive Controller (MPC)
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Availability Status
- prototype
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →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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