High-power robot legs can jump, balance
May 8, 2012
University of Tokyo JSK Lab researchers have developed a high-torque, high-speed robotic leg based on a novel electrical actuation system. Their robot uses high-voltage and high-current liquid-cooled motor drivers that get their power from a 13.5-farad capacitor system, which can supply lots of current very fast and reliably, something that batteries are not good at.
Video Source: University of Tokyo JSK Lab
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Comments (3)
by Timothy
Agree it’s not as good as Boston Dynamics. They have really figured out the algorithm for a smooth natural-looking stride and recovery. Not sure about jumping but I don’t see much advantage to that–climbing would be much more useful unless you’re programming a robot to play basketball.
by EM
Not nearly as impressive as Boston Dynamic’s bots
by billyswong
That jump part does not depict how the robot could land by itself. It is pulled by the string before the leg can reach the ground. Does that mean it cannot complete the jump safely by itself?