Introducing LEVA …
Throughout the course of the past year, LEVA has been designed from the ground up as a novel robot to transport payloads.
Although the use of robotics is widespread in logistics, few solutions offer the capability to efficiently transport payloads both in controlled and unstructured environments. Four-legged robots are ideal for navigating any environment a human can, yet few have the features to autonomously move payloads.
This is where LEVA shines. By combining both wheels (a means of locomotion ideally suited for fast and precise motion on flat surfaces) and legs (which are perfect for traversing any terrain that humans can), LEVA strikes a balance that makes it highly versatile. Furthermore, LEVA has an integrated ability to autonomously move payload containers. Thus making LEVA a unique solution to the challenges of payload transportation.
We look forward to presenting our first prototype of LEVA at the ETH Focus Rollout on the 28th May 2024.
Our Vision for the Future
Although the first prototype has been completed, many more features need to be implemented before LEVA can be put to work. We hope to continue developing LEVA to be a valuable asset in the realm of payload transportation.
If you are interested in supporting the development of LEVA, then we would be interested in hearing from you below.
Goals
lift and carry a payload container
seamlessly transition between rolling and walking
be able to integrate the robot into an autonomous logistics workflow
perform an arbitrary rotation while carrying a payload
maintain stability on uneven terrain and handle stairs
Team
Our team consists of 12 passionate engineers and industrial designers from ETH Zurich, ZHAW and ZHdK. We are also grateful for the support of the ETH Robotic Systems Lab, who have guided us throughout the development of LEVA’s first prototype.
Kaspar Janssen
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
James Kennedy
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
Quanisha Oppliger
SYSTEMS ENGINEER ZHAW
Lukas Hildebrandt
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
Adam Gabriel
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
Micha Schaaf
SYSTEMS ENGINEER ZHAW
Marco Arnold
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
Efe Ongan
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER ETH
Ben Sauter
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER ZHDK
Rishi Lolla
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ETH
Pascal Bürge
SYSTEMS ENGINEER ZHAW
Philipp Rast
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER ZHDK
Has LEVA intrigued you? Are you interested in asking additional questions? Then we would be happy to get in contact with you.
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