HOUND 1
AI Chatby KAIST
South KoreaReleased: 2022
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KAIST HOUND 1 is a fast, strong research quadruped built at the Dynamic Robot Control and Design Lab of KAIST in South Korea. Its drivetrain was designed with mixed-integer optimization of the gear train and motor heat limits, so the legs can deliver high torque and high speed without overheating. A single walking controller trained entirely with reinforcement learning let it run 100 metres from a standing start in 19.87 seconds, a Guinness World Record for the fastest quadruped robot. It also walks long distances, climbs slopes and steps over tall obstacles, which makes it a leading platform for legged-locomotion research.
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HOUND 1 Capabilities
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Mixed-integer optimized gear train and motor thermal design; 3.2 km continuous walk; published URDF for simulation; research supported by a South Korean defense technology program
HOUND 1 vs LYNX M20, Black Panther II and GENISOM L1
HOUND 1 overlaps with these alternatives on Education and training and Research and development; only HOUND 1 is tagged for Defense and military. HOUND 1 trails the closest alternatives on weight.
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| Spec | HOUND 1KAIST | LYNX M20Deep Robotics | Black Panther IIMirrorMe Technology | GENISOM L1Genisom AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | ||||
| Education and training | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Defense and military | Yes | No | No | No |
| Research and development | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities | ||||
| Learning | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Terrain traversal | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Walking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Adaptation | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Max Speed | 6.5 m/s | 5 m/s | 13.4 m/s | 3.7 m/s |
| Weight | 45 kg | 33 kg | 40 kg | 15 kg |
| Size Class | medium | medium | medium | medium |
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