The SpotMini robot takes the form of a small canine
style four-legged robot which has been designed to be nimble and capable of
climbing stairs and carrying a payload of up to 14 kg. Equipped with a 3D
vision system and 17 joints the robot has been specifically designed to operate
both indoors and outdoors and builds upon the designs previously unveiled by
Boston Dynamics.
The SpotMini robot weighs 25 kg or 30 kg if you
include the five degree-of-freedom arm used to open the door in the video
above, And is capable of operating for up to 90 minutes on a single charge
depending on its actions. SpotMini It is also currently the quietest robot
created by the company it inherits all the mobility of its larger brother Spot.
The sensors SpotMini is equipped with include stereo cameras, depth cameras, an
IMU, and position/force sensors in the limbs. These sensors help with
navigation and mobile manipulation.
