The age of the four-legged robot is just getting started. These bioinspired robots perform a variety of labor- intensive or hazardous activities that humans find difficult or risky. The humanoid robots Atlas the Next Generation from Boston Dynamics and Digit from Agility Robotics successfully load and unload packages from a warehouse. The electrically driven quadrupedal robots, however, are where the use is more quickly gaining traction. Dog-sized commercialized models are available from firms like Boston Dynamics, Unitree, and Anyrobotics. In more than 30 nations, the quadruped Spot is offered for sale in quantities of hundreds. It's important to note that accessory, sensor, and add-on system manufacturers create products specifically for integration with the structure and operation of quadrupeds. Map-building, natural disaster response, and round-the-clock safety patrols at sizable petrochemical plants are just a few of the many applications where quadruped robots will shine.
The 7th Workshop on Legged Robots will be held during the field-leading meeting International Conference on Robotics and Automation in London from May 29 to June 2, 2023.