4-legged Korean robot runs full marathon on single charge
In the world of legged robotics, endurance has long been the ultimate hurdle. While four-legged machines can backflip, negotiate rubble and scale staircases with uncanny agility, their high-performance motors typically drain battery reserves in less than an hour. But along the rural stretches of North Gyeongsang Province, a dog-like machine spent over four hours trotting past orchards and…
In an extraordinary achievement in the field of legged robotics, a robot named RAIBO2 demonstrated remarkable endurance by completing a full marathon on a single charge. This remarkable feat, detailed in the prestigious journal Nature, marks the first time Korean robotics research has graced the pages of the esteemed publication. RAIBO2, developed by engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), triumphed over the high-performance motors that typically drain battery reserves within an hour.
The robot, resembling a dog, ran the 42-kilometer marathon over rural terrain in North Gyeongsang Province, passing by orchards and cheering spectators. The race was part of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon, a local event named after the region's famous fruit. RAIBO2 lined up alongside human runners, showcasing the impressive capabilities of autonomous field machines. This accomplishment rewrites the limits of mechanical stamina and represents a significant leap forward for long-distance robots.
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