DESCRIPTION
HyQ is a Ground from IIT (Italian Institute of Technology). It is built for Research. Key figures: 80 kg, 12 degrees of freedom.
HyQ (Hydraulically actuated Quadruped) is IIT's fully torque-controlled hydraulic quadruped research platform for versatile rough-terrain locomotion, compliance, and energy-efficient gaits — the foundation of the HyQ robot series since ~2007–2011.
FEATURES
- Fully torque-controlled hydraulically actuated quadruped (12 active DOF)
- 8 hydraulic cylinders (hip/knee flexion-extension) + 4 rotary hip abduction/adduction actuators
- Peak cylinder torque ~181 Nm and rotary actuator ~120 Nm at 200 bar
- Onboard joint position/torque sensing, IMU, hydraulic pressure sensing, stereo vision
- Lab treadmill and outdoor rough-terrain testing since 2011
- Applications researched: disaster response, hazardous inspection, rough outdoor mobility
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 80 kg (external hydraulic supply); 100 kg (onboard supply) |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Quadruped |
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 80 kg (external hydraulic supply); 100 kg (onboard supply) |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Quadruped |
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 |
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What is the HyQ?
HyQ (Hydraulically actuated Quadruped) is IIT's fully torque-controlled hydraulic quadruped research platform for versatile rough-terrain locomotion, compliance, and energy-efficient gaits — the foundation of the HyQ robot series since ~2007–2011.
Who makes the HyQ?
The HyQ is made by IIT (Italian Institute of Technology), a robotics company based in Italy.
How much does the HyQ cost?
IIT (Italian Institute of Technology) has not publicly announced pricing for the HyQ. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the HyQ used for?
The HyQ is designed for research. It is used in research settings.
How much does the HyQ weigh?
The HyQ weighs 80 kg.
How many degrees of freedom does the HyQ have?
The HyQ has 12 degrees of freedom.
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