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Honey Badger 4.0

by MAB Robotics

Released: 2024

💰 USD 60,000 – 85,000

The Honey Badger 4.0 by MAB Robotics is a highly mobile and adaptable quadruped robot designed for operation in rough terrains and challenging environments, including underwater and underground settings. Its universal, robust, and versatile design supports industrial applications like infrastructure inspection in sewers, heating tunnels, and water canals, as well as research and development. Key capabilities include amphibious locomotion, IP67-rated waterproofing for dust, water, and submersion, operation up to 100 meters underground, and a top speed of 1 m/s. Equipped with cameras, gas sensors, LiDAR, and modular tools, it navigates urban, rural, flooded, and unstructured areas with stability on uneven terrain. Recent advancements feature on-robot reinforcement learning for omnidirectional gaits, enhancing autonomy and adaptability in extreme conditions like sewers and flooded environments. Deployed in Poznań for real-world inspections, it reduces risks in dangerous locations.

1.0 m/s (approx. 3.6 km/h) m/s
Max Speed
12 (3 per leg)
Total DOF
120 min
Runtime
4 kg
Max Payload

Full Specifications

Body Length600 mm
Standing Height150 mm (Crouching) to 500 mm (Maximum standing) mm
Body Width400 mm
Weight12 kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12 (3 per leg)
DOF Per Leg3
MaterialsCarbon fiber, reinforced polymers, and high-strength aluminum with specialized underwater seals
Supported Gaitstrot, walk, omnidirectional, underwater walking
Max Speed1.0 m/s (approx. 3.6 km/h) m/s
Max Climb Angle30°°
Vertical LeapN/A (Focus on high-traction underwater walking) m
Max Step Height15 cm cm
Terrain Capabilitiesrough terrain, stairs, gravel, grass, sand, slopes, wet surfaces, underwater, underground tunnels, sewers

Other Notable Features

On-robot reinforcement learning for omnidirectional locomotion, RGB and thermal cameras, gas sensors, modular sensor platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. What is the robot dog Honey Badger 4.0, and what problem does it solve?

Honey Badger 4.0 is a quadruped robot developed by MAB Robotics, a Polish company. According to the manufacturer, it addresses inspection challenges in unstructured environments like underground tunnels and sewers by providing mobility where wheeled robots cannot operate.

Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Honey Badger 4.0?

The robot features IP67-rated waterproofing for land and underwater operation, modular design for sensors, and on-robot learning for locomotion. MAB Robotics states it supports remote control via 5G or fiber optic and operates in temperatures from 0-40°C.

Q3. Who is Honey Badger 4.0 built for, and which industries benefit from it?

It targets industrial users and researchers for tasks in extreme settings. According to MAB Robotics, industries such as infrastructure inspection, including municipal sewer systems, benefit from its deployment in places like Poznań city's canals.

Q4. Is Honey Badger 4.0 a commercial product or a research prototype?

Honey Badger 4.0 is a commercial platform with real-world deployments. MAB Robotics has used version 3.0 in city inspections and deployed 4.0 for sewer and flooded environment applications.

Q5. Is Honey Badger 4.0 currently available for purchase?

MAB Robotics offers Honey Badger 4.0 as a universal carrying platform adaptable for customer needs. The company provides options for bespoke configurations through its modular architecture.

Q6. How does Honey Badger 4.0 perform in real-world environments and rough terrain?

It navigates rough terrain, underground spaces up to 100 meters, and underwater conditions. According to MAB Robotics, its design ensures stability on uneven surfaces and in dust, water, and confined areas like sewers.

Q7. When was Honey Badger 4.0 announced or officially launched?

MAB Robotics premiered Honey Badger 4.0 in early 2024. The company showcased its underwater capabilities later that year in demonstrations and deployments.

Q8. How does Honey Badger 4.0 compare to other quadruped robot dogs?

Like competitors such as Boston Dynamics' Spot, it resembles legged designs for rough terrain but emphasizes amphibious operation and on-robot learning. MAB Robotics highlights its IP67 rating and efficiency in unstructured inspections.

Q9. Does Honey Badger 4.0 support third-party software development or SDKs?

Its modular architecture serves as a platform for sensors and tools. According to the manufacturer, it integrates with custom software, including reinforcement learning for locomotion policies trained on the robot.

Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Honey Badger 4.0?

MAB Robotics has announced expansions in motor controllers, actuators, and power systems. The company plans further adaptations for challenging environments and broader customer applications.