The weight of the robot is 38 kg and its height is 0.63 meters. Developers used various innovative technologies to achieve high speed. One of the key solutions was a quadruped coordination system based on the Huygens principle, which allows the robot to develop speed while running.
To reduce shock load and energy consumption during high-speed movement, springs that act as shock absorbers are placed on the knees of the robotic dog. Carbon fibers were also developed to increase the stiffness and strength of the robot’s legs and improve its performance without significantly increasing weight.
Additionally, Black Panther 2.0 is equipped with special “sneakers” inspired by the claws of predators that increase traction by 200%.
In the future, the research team plans to continue improving the robot, aiming to achieve an even greater similarity with biological creatures and even surpass them in terms of mobility. This project is part of the scientific cooperation between Zhejiang University and Hangzhou City under the Innovation Technology Platform.
Source: Ferra
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