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HyQReal
by Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Released: 2019
💰 Research prototype, not commercially available
HyQReal is an advanced hydraulically actuated quadruped robot developed by the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in collaboration with Moog, representing an evolution of the HyQ and HyQ2Max platforms. Designed for real-world applications in challenging environments, it excels in rough terrain locomotion with capabilities including running, jumping, reflexes, and walking over uneven surfaces like stairs and rubble. Fully power-autonomous with onboard batteries, hydraulics, and wireless communication, HyQReal demonstrates exceptional strength, such as pulling a 3-ton airplane over 10 meters. Protected by an aluminum roll cage and Kevlar-glass fiber-plastic skin, it targets disaster response, inspection, agriculture, decommissioning, and other tasks in dangerous, dirty, or unstructured settings where wheeled vehicles fail. Key enhancements include higher ruggedness, reliability, energy efficiency, and intelligent teleoperation algorithms for superior mobility.
2.0 m/s (Standard research pace) m/s
Max Speed
12
Total DOF
120 minutes (depending on hydraulic demand) min
Runtime
50 kg (Continuous) / Can pull up to 3,300 kg (Towing) kg
Max Payload
Full Specifications
Physical Design
Body Length1330 mm
Standing Height900 mm
Body Width600 mm mm
Weight130 kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12
DOF Per Leg3
Materialsaluminum roll cage, Kevlar, glass fiber, plastic skin, titanium actuators, special rubber feet
Locomotion & Gait
Supported Gaitstrot, walk, gallop, jump, running, rough terrain walking, stair-climbing
Max Speed2.0 m/s (Standard research pace) m/s
Max Climb Angle30°°
Vertical Leap0.5 m m
Max Step Height25 cm cm
Terrain Capabilitiesrough terrain, stairs, rubble, gravel, grass, slopes
Actuation System
Actuator Typehydraulic
Transmissiondirect-drive
Compliancevariable stiffness
Payload & Manipulation
Max Payload50 kg (Continuous) / Can pull up to 3,300 kg (Towing) kg
Manipulator Armno
Sensing & Perception
LiDARModular support (Velodyne or similar 3D LiDAR)
Depth CamerasIntegrated stereo vision for obstacle detection
IMUHigh-precision IMU for real-time balance
GPSno
Obstacle DetectionLiDAR and vision-fused perception
Tactile Sensors19-bit absolute position sensors and torque/load sensors at joints
Autonomy & Navigation
Autonomous Navno
SLAMYes (LiDAR-based mapping and localization)
Remote Controlyes, wireless
Teleoperationintelligent teleoperation
Control & Software
CommunicationEtherCAT, CAN, WiFi
ROS SupportYes (ROS-based architecture)
SDK/APIInternal IIT/Moog development environment
SimulationGazebo, MuJoCo
Control Modestorque control, position control, whole-body control
Onboard ComputeIntel Core i7 with real-time Linux, 2 computers (vision and control)
Power & Battery
Battery Capacity1,000 Wh (48V Li-ion battery pack) Wh
Runtime120 minutes (depending on hydraulic demand) min
Charging Time180 minutes min
Power Sourcebattery
Reliability & Safety
IP RatingDesigned for IP65 equivalent (Sealed against dust and water jets)
Operating Temp-10°C to 45°C
CertificationsResearch Grade
Emergency StopIntegrated physical and software E-stop
Applications
Use Casesdisaster response, inspection, agriculture, decommissioning, research
Industriesenergy, defense, agriculture, construction
Notable Deploymentspulling 3-ton airplane at Genova Airport
Commercial
PriceResearch prototype, not commercially available
Order Lead TimeResearch Prototype
WarrantyResearch prototype
SupportRemote tech support; spare parts availability
CountriesItaly
Other Notable Features
custom rubber feet for high traction, torque/load sensors, absolute position sensors (19-bit), joint control at 5kHz torque/1kHz position
Image Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the robot dog HyQReal, and what problem does it solve?▼
HyQReal is a hydraulic quadruped robot developed by the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT). According to IIT, it is designed to support humans in emergency scenarios and navigate rough terrain in applications like disaster response.
2. What are the main capabilities and key features of HyQReal?▼
HyQReal features power-autonomous hydraulics, batteries, and wireless communication. According to IIT, it demonstrates capabilities such as walking over rough terrain and pulling heavy loads, with a protective roll cage and custom traction feet.
3. Who is HyQReal built for, and which industries benefit from it?▼
HyQReal is developed for research into robust quadruped locomotion. According to IIT, it targets applications in disaster response, agriculture, decommissioning, and inspection industries requiring rough terrain navigation.
4. Is HyQReal a commercial product or a research prototype?▼
HyQReal is a research prototype from the HyQ series developed by IIT since 2007. It resulted from collaborations like the ECHORD++ experiment with Moog for real-world testing and actuation advancements.
5. Is HyQReal currently available for purchase?▼
HyQReal is not available for commercial purchase. It remains a research platform developed by IIT, with components like Moog's actuators offered separately to mobile robotics builders.
6. How does HyQReal perform in real-world environments and rough terrain?▼
According to IIT, HyQReal performs indoor and outdoor motions including walking over rough terrain. It demonstrated pulling a 3.3-ton airplane for over 10 meters, indicating capability in demanding real-world tests.
7. When was HyQReal announced or officially launched?▼
IIT presented HyQReal at ICRA 2019 in Montreal. Development built on the ECHORD++ experiment from 2016-2018, marking its transition from lab prototypes like HyQ and HyQ2Max.
8. How does HyQReal compare to other quadruped robot dogs?▼
HyQReal improves on IIT predecessors HyQ and HyQ2Max with full power autonomy and enhanced ruggedness. According to IIT, it offers higher reliability and efficiency for rough terrain compared to earlier non-autonomous versions.
9. Does HyQReal support third-party software development or SDKs?▼
HyQReal uses IIT's adapted locomotion control framework with real-time computing. Details on third-party SDKs are not specified, but it integrates Moog actuators with EtherCAT communication for potential software extensions.
10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for HyQReal?▼
IIT has announced plans to create hardware, software, and algorithms for robust quadruped vehicles tailored to various applications. Moog aims to commercialize HyQReal-derived actuation technologies for mobile robotics.