The Direct Drive DIABLO is a 6-DoF wheeled bipedal robot composed entirely of direct-drive joints. Apart from impressive impact resistance, its flexible yet robust structure provides the machine with superb terrain adaptability, effective self-balance and fast fall-recovery abilities, efficient obstacle avoidance, nearly silent operation, and precisely controlled movement, including small jumps and even moonwalk.
Being an open SDK platform, the DIABLO robot also allows for customization through various add-on modules that can be integrated into its system. Thus, it is possible to expand the scope of DIABLO’s application by installing LiDAR, anti-collision module, GPS, and more.
The Direct Drive DIABLO robot combines a durable yet flexible design, smooth indoor and outdoor navigation due to smart front sensors, efficient power management, and secondary development support, which makes it great for a number of professional-grade applications, such as industrial automation, inspection, R&D projects, business, education, recreation, etc.
Here are just some of potential use scenarios for the DIABLO robot:
The Direct Drive DIABLO features enhanced flexibility and balance of movement. It is driven by 6 M1502D direct-drive robot joints that provide the machine with 6 degrees of freedom, smooth obstacle avoidance, and increased stability on almost any terrain, including slippery and uneven surfaces. Thanks to its stable wheeled design, DIABLO can reach a constant speed of 2 m/s.
Equipped with a high-capacity battery, the robot boasts long-term performance regardless of the operation mode. Thus, in Creeping Mode, it shows advanced energy efficiency when carrying loads up to 80 kg, while in Standing Mode DIABLO moves dexterously when carrying loads up to 4 kg. For details, see the table below.
| Standing in an upright position | ≈3 h at an ambient temperature of 25 °C |
| Maximum continuous travel time in Creeping Mode | ≈4 h at an ambient temperature of 34 °C (at high speed) |
| Standing in Squatting Mode | ≈15 min at an ambient temperature of 25 °C |
| Maximum continuous travel time in Standing Mode | ≈3 h at an ambient temperature of 34 °C (at low speed) |
Overall, DIABLO comes with a multitude of capabilities, including superb anti-fall performance, strong self-recovery, efficient and flexible movement in various complex environments, etc. It can also jump 8 cm with no load and successfully copes with small slopes.
The Direct Drive DIABLO is operated via the supplied remote controller.
To learn how to activate and control the robot, check out the official tutorial video from the manufacturer:
As a direct-drive self-balancing wheeled bipedal robot with 6 degrees of freedom, DIABLO boasts impressive endurance and agility alongside advanced terrain adaptability. In combination with its open SDK support, the machine offers efficient autonomous operation, which makes it an indispensable tool for any activity implying harsh operating conditions, especially when it comes to industrial needs.
Due to its adaptive modular structure and secondary development support, DIABLO can be customized to meet the demands of different spheres and become an efficient all-round assistant. For example, it can be equipped with a visual module, communication module, and a variety of other auxiliary devices.
With its easy-to-master, expandable controls and impressive terrain adjustability, the robot can adapt for more applications, including business, research, education, etc.
Learn how smoothly DIABLO navigates with SLAM from the official use case video:
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The Direct Drive DIABLO robot is available in black with yellow trimmings. Its stylish yet stable and durable construction as well as several operation modes, such as standing, squatting, and creeping, make DIABLO ideal for multiple tasks and operations both open-air and indoors. Below, you can see the main components of the machine.
The robot weighs 50.5 lbs (22.9 kg). Its dimensions while standing are 21.3 x 14.6 x 19.3 in (540 x 371 x 491 mm). In the creeping mode, the height of DIABLO is reduced to 10.6 in (270 mm).
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