LS3 (Legged Squad Support System)

Boston Dynamics (US) for DARPA/USMC · 2012

Boston Dynamics (US) for DARPA/USMC LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) (1)Boston Dynamics (US) for DARPA/USMC LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) (2)
Not sold~$42M program (2010–2015).
Not for sale (research)Military mule180 kg payloadShelved
Not soldShipping: N/A. Never sold. Placed in storage in 2015.
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Overview

BigDog's larger successor, built to carry 180 kg of squad gear and follow Marines autonomously. Field trials in 2014 showed capability, but the Marine Corps shelved it in late 2015 citing noise, repair difficulty and integration problems. It marked the end of Boston Dynamics' hydraulic quadrupeds and the pivot to electric Spot.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Research & legacy platforms
Released2012
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsLidar, Camera, Depth camera
ActuatorsHydraulic / pneumatic
AudioMicrophone
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
ComputeNot published
Weight~362 kg (800 lb)
SpeedUp to ~3 m/s (7 mph) on flat ground
DOFNot published (hydraulic)
SensorsLidar, stereo cameras, GPS, follow-the-leader and voice commands
SDKNone

Ratings & reviews

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