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Big Dog
By Zack Tippie and Matt
Sparks
What task does the robot perform? What human function does this robot perform?
• Big dog is used as a pack mule to accompany
soldiers.
• Big dog simulates a human carrying heavy
bags.
Where is the robot used? What is its
work envelope
• Big dog is used in NASA and the military.
• The big dog has four legs and each leg has
three joints that can be repositioned 500
times.
Is the robotic end effector multi-functional? If so, what
other tasks can it perform?
• Yes this robot is multi-functional
• It is a rough terrain robot that can climb a hill
at 4mph and can climb a slope of 3.5 degrees.
How is the robot taught to perform its
task?
• This robot can be taught to perform its task by
being programed or can listen to human
voices.
What sensors does this robot have and
how does the robot use these sensors?
• Big dog has a stereo vision and a control
system.
• This helps the robot with joint position and
joint force.
Name some advantages and
disadvantages of using a robot to
complete this task?
• You don’t have to carry heavy equipment.
• The disadvantage is that it costs a lot of
money.
Describe the impact that this robot has
had or could have on its intended
audience?
• It has been built to carry supplies and march
alongside troops.
What type of jobs/careers can this
robot create to provide employment
for people?
• Software Perception Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
Predict and explain how this robot
may be altered to perform more or
different tasks in the future?
• It can go into the battlefield
• Carry heavy materials
• Food and supplies
Big dog robot videos and pictures.
Sources
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bigdog
• http://prezi.com/_j1sroyqvrkv/big-dog/