W1

W1 by LimX Dynamics is a wheeled quadruped robot with dynamic leg-wheel hybrid mobility, bipedal walking, and advanced terrain adaptation for industry and research.

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Specifications

Made by

Limx Dynamics Technology Co.,Ltd.

Software Type

Closed Source

Software Package

Proprietary Motion Intelligence technology integrating perception, reinforcement learning, multi-rigid body dynamics, and model predictive control algorithms. Real-time terrain sensing and motion control framework enabling adaptive gait switching.

Actuators

Multiple high-performance electric actuators powering the legs and wheels, supporting complex dynamic locomotion.

Compiute

Onboard computing leveraging advanced control and perception algorithms.

Sensors

Multi-modal sensors enabling real-time environmental perception including terrain recognition and obstacle detection for motion planning and control.

Max Op. time

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Pricing

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Robot Brief

The W1 is LimX Dynamics' advanced wheeled quadrupedal robot designed to combine the speed and efficiency of wheels with the adaptability and terrain versatility of legged robots. Developed using their proprietary Motion Intelligence technology, W1 integrates powerful perception and motion control algorithms allowing real-time terrain awareness and dynamic locomotion. It features a unique combination of four backward-bending legs, each ending with a wheel powered by high-performance actuators. The robot can seamlessly switch between walking and rolling modes, efficiently navigating stairs, slopes, curbs, gravel, grass, and other complex surfaces. The W1 also includes bipedal capabilities, standing and moving on two legs at a height of approximately 152 cm, enabling agility in confined or human-height spaces. The compact design includes adaptive body height control and stable postural adjustments for various terrains and task demands.

Use Cases

Hybrid Wheeled-Legged Locomotion: Combines mobility modes, allowing rolling on smooth surfaces for speed and walking to overcome obstacles such as stairs and uneven terrain.
Bipedal Mode: Can shift to two-legged walking, reaching 152 cm height, facilitating navigation in constricted spaces and enabling advanced interactions.
Stair Climbing: Achieves stable, gaited ascent and descent of stairs using perception-driven motion control.
Slope and Terrain Adaptation: Maintains a level body posture when climbing or descending slopes and adjusts gait for ground changes.
Obstacle Negotiation: Flexibly switches gaits to handle road curbs, one-sided bridges, and uneven or bumpy grounds like gravel and slate.
Dynamic Body Height Adjustment: Modulates its height for clearance at high speed or to pass under obstacles, with legs acting as shock absorbers to protect payload.
360° Turning and Collision Recovery: Can perform sharp rotations on the spot and recover autonomously from collisions.

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Industries

Industrial Inspection: Navigates complex industrial sites, including stairs and uneven surfaces, for autonomous inspections.
Logistics & Warehousing: Carries payloads efficiently while moving through confined pathways and steps, useful for material transport.
Research & Education: Serves as a platform for advanced robotics research combining legged and wheeled locomotion and manipulation.
Assistance & Delivery: Bipedal mode opens new possibilities for last-mile delivery and interactive assistance in human environments.
Infrastructure Maintenance: Maneuvers across varying, rough outdoor terrains for maintenance and monitoring tasks.

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Intro

W1 features four backward-bending legs equipped with wheels, enabling it to walk like a quadruped or roll with efficiency. Its body intelligently adjusts height for terrain clearance or low passes. The robot’s motion intelligence combines perception algorithms, multi-rigid-body dynamics, and hybrid-control frameworks for stable and robust locomotion over diverse environments. It can climb stairs, maintain level posture on slopes, and negotiate challenging obstacles like curbs and uneven surfaces with smooth gait transitions. The W1’s flexible morphology also supports two-legged walking and standing, improving accessibility in human-scale environments. This combination of hardware and software delivers a versatile, high-performance platform adapted to both fast travel and precise maneuvering.

Connectivity

Integrated real-time environmental perception sensors.
Communication and control architectures supporting advanced AI algorithms for autonomy (details unspecified).
Potential wireless connectivity for remote monitoring and control (typical in such robotics platforms).

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Capabilities

Powerful High-Performance Actuators: Enable fluid and precise leg and wheel movements for superior mobility.
Perception-Based Motion Control: Uses real-time sensor data to adapt gait and posture dynamically for stable locomotion.
Multi-Modal Locomotion: Transitions smoothly between wheeled movement for efficiency and legged walking for obstacles.
Bipedal Agility: Walks upright on two legs, granting flexibility in narrow or human-interactive scenarios.
Terrain Versatility: Efficiently traverses stairs, slopes, gravel paths, grass, curbs, and bridges.
Body Height Modulation: Adjusts vertical clearance dynamically during movement for task-specific needs.
Autonomous Recovery and Navigation: Capable of 360° turns, obstacle avoidance, and collision recovery without manual intervention.