DESCRIPTION
The LS3, or Legged Squad Support System, was a rough-terrain quadruped built by Boston Dynamics with DARPA and the US Marine Corps to carry equipment for dismounted troops - a mechanical mule that could follow a squad where wheeled vehicles could not go. Boston Dynamics records it as carrying 400 lbs of payload and travelling 20 miles before refuelling, with sensors for navigating obstacles. It was reported at around 800 lbs and roughly the size of a horse - about 7.5 feet long, 2.5 feet wide and 5 feet high - powered by a go-kart-style internal combustion engine driving a hydraulic system, and carrying somewhere between 50 and 70 sensors. It followed a leader autonomously over rough ground, balancing dynamically on terrain that would stop a wheeled vehicle. The programme ended and the LS3 is retired; Boston Dynamics keeps it in the legacy collection alongside BigDog, its smaller predecessor.
FEATURES
- Rough-terrain quadruped built to carry equipment for dismounted troops.
- 400 lbs (181 kg) of payload capacity.
- Could travel 20 miles before refuelling.
- Sensors for navigating obstacles and following a leader autonomously.
- Reported at around 800 lbs and roughly horse-sized - 7.5 x 2.5 x 5 feet.
- Internal combustion engine driving a hydraulic system.
- Developed with DARPA and the US Marine Corps
- now retired.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | ~110 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 1 m |
| Payload | 181 kg |
| Materials | Aluminum + steel mechanical structure |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Quadruped |
| Power | |
| Charging Type | Gasoline-powered hydraulic engine |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Stereo vision, LiDAR, inertial sensors, GPS |
| Software / AI | Boston Dynamics locomotion control |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | ~110 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 1 m |
| Payload | 181 kg |
| Materials | Aluminum + steel mechanical structure |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Quadruped |
| Power | |
| Charging Type | Gasoline-powered hydraulic engine |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | Stereo vision, LiDAR, inertial sensors, GPS |
| Software / AI | Boston Dynamics locomotion control |
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What is the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System)?
The LS3, or Legged Squad Support System, was a rough-terrain quadruped built by Boston Dynamics with DARPA and the US Marine Corps to carry equipment for dismounted troops - a mechanical mule that could follow a squad where wheeled vehicles could not go.
Who makes the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System)?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) is made by Boston Dynamics, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) cost?
Boston Dynamics has not publicly announced pricing for the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System). You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) used for?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) is designed for transport. It is used in defence, others, and warehouse & logistics settings.
What is the payload capacity of the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System)?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) has a payload capacity of 181 kg.
How much does the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) weigh?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) weighs ~110 kg.
When was the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) released?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) was released in 2010.
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