About the MIT Leg Lab

Researchers at the Leg Laboratory have built a series of legged robots, including one-legged hoppers, biped runners, a springy biped walker, a quadruped, and two kangaroo-like robots. Taken collectively, these machines traverse simple paths, run with several different gaits, run fast (13 mph), walk using springy legs, jump over obstacles, climb a simplified stairway, and perform rudimentary gymnastic maneuvers. Although no one machine performs all these tasks, many of the machines use a common set of balance and control principles. The Leg Laboratory also uses physics-based computer simulations to study legged locomotion and to build automated computer characters.

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Leg Laboratory Mission Page Who we are and what we do.

Leg Laboratory Publicity Guidelines Some guidelines we use when dealing with reporters, photographers, and other people who want to talk about us and our work..

Leg Laboratory HistoryA chronological guide to developments in the Leg Laboratory from 1980 to present.

Here's the Leg Lab Song. (OK, so we need a newer one!)

About (Artificial) Legged Locomotion

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Here are related links with an emphasis on legged work.

We've summarized the Milestones in Legged Locomotion --- a chronological guide to major developments in the history of legged locomotion.

If you have to write papers or give talks about legged robots, (or if you're just a masochist) don't miss our stunningly complete running list of puns.

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