Matt Denton’s Legged Cars Are an Imposing Figure
Ian Andrew Panganiban — April 17, 2013 — Autos
References: mantisrobot & geekologie
There’s no doubt that the appearance of vehicular machines constantly change and with that in mind, it seems that a legged car is the next evolution in private transportation.
Matt Denton and Micromagic Systems created the ‘Mantis,’ a six-legged robot. It’s powered by a 2.2, 50 horsepower turbo diesel engine, stands at at impressive 2.8 meters tall, weighs 1900 kg and can also be controlled via WiFi. The legged vehicular robot is able to travel through multiple types of terrain with ease, since it doesn't have wheels to encumber it. Grated, the robot is somewhat slow in terms of actual movement, but just the sheer imposing size of it is enough reason to take it out for run, plus a vehicle having legs is simply awesome.
Matt Denton and Micromagic Systems created the ‘Mantis,’ a six-legged robot. It’s powered by a 2.2, 50 horsepower turbo diesel engine, stands at at impressive 2.8 meters tall, weighs 1900 kg and can also be controlled via WiFi. The legged vehicular robot is able to travel through multiple types of terrain with ease, since it doesn't have wheels to encumber it. Grated, the robot is somewhat slow in terms of actual movement, but just the sheer imposing size of it is enough reason to take it out for run, plus a vehicle having legs is simply awesome.
Trend Themes
1. Legged Vehicles - The development of legged vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, providing improved mobility and versatility in navigating various terrains.
2. Robotic Vehicles - The integration of robotics in vehicles offers disruptive innovation opportunities for automation and remote control, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation.
3. Alternative Terrain Technologies - The exploration and implementation of alternative technologies for traversing terrains, such as legged systems, can lead to disruptive innovation in industries requiring off-road mobility like construction, mining, and exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can explore the use of legged vehicles, robotic systems, and alternative terrain technologies to revolutionize private and commercial transportation.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry can leverage the development of legged vehicles and robotic systems to expand their applications beyond traditional industrial settings, enabling innovation in fields such as search and rescue, agriculture, and surveillance.
3. Off-road Machinery - The off-road machinery industry, including construction, mining, and exploration, can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating alternative terrain technologies like legged vehicles, enabling increased accessibility and efficiency in challenging environments.
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