LS3
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LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) is a four-legged robotic pack mule developed by Boston Dynamics for the U.S. military to autonomously carry heavy loads over rough terrain.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autonomous ground vehicle
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military robot ⓘ quadruped robot ⓘ robotic pack mule ⓘ |
| acronymExpansion | Legged Squad Support System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| autonomyLevel | semi-autonomous ⓘ |
| basedOn | BigDog NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cancellationReason |
maintenance complexity
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noise concerns ⓘ |
| controlMode |
follow-the-leader
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voice commands ⓘ waypoint navigation ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| designedFor | infantry squads ⓘ |
| developer |
Boston Dynamics
NERFINISHED
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DARPA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
GPS navigation
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LIDAR sensors ⓘ onboard perception sensors ⓘ self-righting capability ⓘ stabilized walking over uneven ground ⓘ stereo vision system ⓘ |
| firstPublicDemonstration | around 2012 ⓘ |
| fullName | Legged Squad Support System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fundedBy | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasManufacturer | Boston Dynamics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedUser | U.S. military NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mobilityType | legged ⓘ |
| numberOfLegs | 4 ⓘ |
| operator | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| payloadCapacity |
approximately 180 kilograms
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approximately 400 pounds ⓘ |
| powerSource | internal combustion engine ⓘ |
| projectStart | around 2009 ⓘ |
| purpose |
to carry heavy loads for dismounted troops
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to follow infantry units over rough terrain ⓘ to provide squad-level logistical support ⓘ |
| range | approximately 20 miles on a mission ⓘ |
| relatedTo | BigDog NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | squad support system ⓘ |
| status | development program cancelled ⓘ |
| terrainCapability |
hills
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rocky ground ⓘ rough terrain ⓘ wooded areas ⓘ |
| testedBy | U.S. Marine Corps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| testEnvironment | field exercises ⓘ |
| testLocation | Hawaii NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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