Atlas(Humanoid robot)

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 Atlas

Humanoid Robot

                      Atlas is a bipedal humanoid robot. Atlas is a disaster response robot. The world's most dynamic humanoid robot. Atlas is a research platform that the limits of the whole-body mobility and bimanual manipulation which allows us to push. According to experts, "Atlas" cost at least within 150000 USD. It is 4ft 11in (150 cm) tall & weighs 180lb(80kg).   


               

Developed by:

                    Boston Dynamics, the American robotics company and the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA) has developed the robot Atlas.

Launched :

                    The Atlas was launched on July 11, 2013. In its original form 6'2'',330-lb.

Reason:

                       Atlas was developed for the use in DARPA Robotics challenge(DRC), a prize competition planned to speed the development of advanced robotic hardware, software, sensors and control interfaces so that robots might abet humans in reply to the future natural and man-made disasters.

How long does it last?

                   3.7 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, with the potential for 1 hour of mixed mission operation is carried at present by Atlas that comprises of walking, standing, use of tools & other movements.

Working of Atlas:

                  It is hydraulically actuated & electrically powered. Its body and legs uses sensors to balance and head uses LIDAR & Stereo sensors to avoid obstacles, help with navigation , assess the terrain and manipulate object.



Main components of the Atlas:

               Atlas is made of aluminum and titanium and has 4 hydraulically actuated limbs. Atlas has 28 hydraulic actuators, 3 for the back joints, 6 for each leg & arm and 1 for neck pitch.    

Advantages:

  • Travel dismounted across the rubble.
  • Remove debris blocking an entryway.
  • Climb an industrial walkway.
  • Open door and enter a building.
  • Locate and close a valve near a leaking pipe.