Sirius-mid quadruped robot

Overview

The Sirius-mid quadruped robot features an innovative differential drive system, enhancing its compactness and load capacity. Weighing 21 kilograms, it carries payloads of up to 25 kilograms and operates for up to 4 hours on a full charge. The self-developed advanced motion control and visual navigation algorithm based on reinforcement learning enables it to navigate rugged terrains and autonomously maneuver in unknown environments.

Commercialisation opportunities

- Technology licensing agreement- Customised R&D collaboration

Problem addressed

The Sirius-mid quadruped robot addresses challenges in compactness, load capacity, and endurance. Its high-energy-density motor system, combined with the battery system, allows it to operate continuously for up to 4 hours at full charge, making it suitable for time-intensive tasks. Additionally, its advanced navigation algorithms tackle the difficulties of identifying and tracking targets in unfamiliar environments, enhancing operational efficiency.

Innovation

Effective Differential Drive System: Enhancing compactness and improving load capacity significantly
High Dynamic Stability Motion Controller: Adapting to a variety of complex terrains and can complete more complex actions, such as jumping
Employing high torque density motor and high-frequency electric motors

Key impact

High Load Capacity: Ensuring versatility with a load capacity of 25 kilograms despite its lightweight design
Long Operational Endurance: Functioning for up to 4 hours on a full charge and making it ideal for long-duration tasks in demanding conditions

Application

Support logistics and supply transport in warehouses, construction sites, or remote locations
Conduct inspections of infrastructure and deliver maintenance tools
Aid search and rescue operations, enhancing response efforts
Significantly enhance material handling and sorting efficiency with arms and wheels employed

Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics was established in 2020 by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with research contributions from the University of California, Berkeley. The Centre focuses on the research and development (R&D) of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for “future workplace” as well as innovative solutions to the “pressing problems” in the logistics industry. In particular, HKCLR aims to advance robot intelligence in terms of

• Robust Sensing and Perception

• AI-Powered Robot Manipulation

• Human-Robot Collaboration

• Unmanned Logistics Vehicles

The research team is composed of distinguished professors from the two universities and accomplished Ph.D. degree holders across world-leading universities. The Centre is dedicated to pursuing innovative breakthroughs in ready-for-use robotics and AI technologies via close collaboration with academic and industrial stakeholders throughout Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and Chinese Mainland. It is expected that the Centre will foster the leading role of the local logistics industry in GBA and Chinese Mainland, meanwhile enhancing its competitive edge in the global arena.

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