A walking platform has been developed in Russia that is capable of moving off-road on "legs". However, the design has certain disadvantages, according to military expert Alexei Leonkov.
The platform can reach speeds of up to 10 km/h. It is assembled almost entirely on domestic hardware. The communication range with the operator for controlling the device is 1.5 km, noted a representative of the development company "Applied Robotics".
Various weapons systems can be adapted to the complex — a machine gun, a grenade launcher, a flamethrower. If necessary, civilian modules can be equipped — it all depends on the specific task.
The platform can also transform, retract its "legs" and stand on wheels. On a flat road, the robot can drive on wheels, and if rough terrain begins or an obstacle needs to be overcome, it stands on its "legs".
Leonkov believes that the idea of a walking chassis is interesting, but needs to be tested.
Walkers have not yet become widespread. Because their use on a solid surface gives one result. On the ground in conditions of impassability, it can give a completely different result. As an idea, this is interesting. The main limitation of robotic systems is the power plant, and it is not always possible to recharge the battery in the field.
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