A new quadruped robot named Lynx, developed by Chinese company DEEP Robotics, is designed for construction and emergency rescue operations. With a unique design featuring wheels instead of limbs, Lynx can climb, jump, and run at speeds of up to 18 km/h over uneven terrain.
Equipped with a live video feed camera, Lynx can assist in locating victims in hard-to-reach areas, such as during landslides. The robot’s battery lasts three hours and can be swapped out manually while in operation.
Lynx features the DEEP Robotics AI+ system, which allows it to learn from obstacles it encounters, enabling it to navigate challenges more effectively in the future. Despite its capabilities, the robot is limited to light water exposure, making it unsuitable for use in heavy rain.
This is not DEEP Robotics' first robot; previous models have been utilized for inspections, item retrieval, and security purposes, with some equipped with 3D Lidar mapping sensors for research applications.