Solo 8 / Solo 12

Open Dynamic Robot Initiative (MPI Tübingen, NYU, LAAS-CNRS) · 2019

Open Dynamic Robot Initiative (MPI Tübingen, NYU, LAAS-CNRS) Solo 8 / Solo 12 (1)Open Dynamic Robot Initiative (MPI Tübingen, NYU, LAAS-CNRS) Solo 8 / Solo 12 (2)
Not sold (DIY)Open-source hardware (BSD 3-Clause); labs build from the published files.
Not for sale (research)Open hardwareTorque control3D-printed
Not soldShipping: Build it. Not sold; built from open-source files and off-the-shelf parts.
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Overview

A fully open-source, torque-controlled quadruped built from 3D-printed parts and brushless actuators, published in 2019–2020 so labs could replicate it cheaply. Solo 12 adds hip abduction for full 3D motion. A research favorite for model-predictive and learned control.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Research & legacy platforms
Released2019
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityOpen source (hardware + software)
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeLaptop / PC as the brain
ComputeOffboard PC via Ethernet/WiFi to custom motor driver boards
Weight2.2 kg (Solo 8)
SpeedNot published
DOF8 (Solo 8) / 12 (Solo 12)
SensorsIMU, motor encoders
SDKOpen-source C++/Python stack

Ratings & reviews

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