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Meet 4-legged Ghost robot that can navigate any terrain
Philadelphia-based startup called Ghost Robotics has created a four-legged, direct-drive robot called the Ghost Minitaur that’s capable of running and jumping on tough terrain, reorienting itself after falls, and even climbing fences.
In short, it’s another dog-inspired robot, but one that’s set to carry the far more reasonable price tag of around $1,500 once it finally makes it to market.
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“The simple pitch is that these are software-controlled legged robots that use high torque motors, motor controllers, and specialized leg design to outperform many wheeled and tracked robots, particularly on difficult or unknown terrain,” Ghost Robotics CEO Jiren Parikh told Digital Trends. “Our idea is that these robots can do so much more in terms of movement, whether it’s climbing stairs or dealing with mountainous terrain.”
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