ETH Zurich have created ANYmal, a quadrupedal robot designed for autonomous operation in challenging environments. driven by special compliant and precisely torque controllable actuators, the system is capable of dynamic running and high-mobile climbing as well as most impressively calling its own lift.
the autonomous ANYmal, images courtesy of ETH zurich, robotic systems lab
thanks to incorporated laser sensors and cameras, the robot can perceive its environment to continuously create maps and accurately localize. based on this information, it can autonomously plan its navigation path and carefully select footholds while walking.
the robot uses lasers to navigate the environment
driven by first real-world application, namely industrial inspection of oil and gas sites, ANYmal carries batteries for more than 2h autonomy and different sensory equipment such as optical and thermal cameras, microphones, gas-detection sensors and active lighting. with this payload, the machine weighs less than 30kg and can hence be easily transported and deployed by a single operator.
ANYmal has a battery life of over two hours
it can be easily stored once legs are tucked away
the functions and features of ANYmal
