HEBI Daisy (X-Series Hexapod) specs

HEBI Robotics (USA) HEBI Daisy (X-Series Hexapod) (1)

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Discontinued · unavailableResearchSeries-elastic18 X8 actuatorsPython/C++/MATLAB

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Overview

A six-legged kit built entirely from HEBI's series-elastic X-Series modules, descended from Carnegie Mellon's Snake Monster. Every joint senses force, so the robot can feel its way over rough ground without precise terrain maps. Aimed at labs studying legged control. HEBI's X-Series is now listed as legacy and the hexapod has dropped off the current catalog.

Type: Multi-legged robot · Developer & research platforms
Maker: HEBI Robotics (USA)
Released: 2017
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Status: Discontinued · unavailable
Best for: Professionals & labs
Programming: Full SDK

Price and shipping

Sold as a fully assembled research kit by quote. HEBI introduced Daisy in 2017, when it went on display in the Museum of Science and Industry's 'Robot Revolution' exhibit. HEBI's current Robot Kits menu covers arms, mobile platforms and a haptic controller, with no hexapod listed.

Shipping: Quote. Research kit sold by quote. HEBI's current catalog lists no hexapod, so availability requires contacting HEBI. HEBI Robotics ↗

Specifications

Category	Multi-legged robots · Developer & research platforms
Released	2017
Country	USA
Availability	Discontinued · unavailable
Programmability	Full SDK
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	Possible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
MuJoCo simulation	Maker URDF only · HEBI publishes Daisy HRDF files with a script converting HRDF to URDF. hebi_description ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	Maker URDF only · HEBI publishes Daisy HRDF files with a script converting HRDF to URDF. hebi_description ↗
Gazebo simulation	Maker URDF only · HEBI's Gazebo launch files cover arms only, Daisy has HRDF only. hebi_description ↗
Best for	Professionals & labs
Vision sensors	No vision sensors
Actuators	Smart servos (Dynamixel, Feetech…)
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Laptop / PC as the brain
Compute	Off-board PC or onboard computer over Ethernet, each actuator has its own controller
Weight	Not published
Speed	Not published
Legs / DOF	6 legs × 3 DOF = 18 HEBI X8 actuators (12 X8-9, 6 X8-16), gas-spring assisted
Sensors	Per-joint position, velocity, torque and 3-axis IMU in every actuator
SDK	HEBI APIs for Python, C++ and MATLAB (ROS support), example code provided

Common questions

How much does HEBI Daisy cost?

Quote. Sold as a fully assembled research kit by quote. HEBI introduced Daisy in 2017, when it went on display in the Museum of Science and Industry's 'Robot Revolution' exhibit. HEBI's current Robot Kits menu covers arms, mobile platforms and a haptic controller, with no hexapod listed.

Can HEBI Daisy be bought today?

No. It is discontinued and no longer sold. Research kit sold by quote. HEBI's current catalog lists no hexapod, so availability requires contacting HEBI.