MIT Mini Cheetah

First four-legged robot to backflip. 9kg with 12 motors from drone parts. 2.45 m/s speed. Modular 'Lego-like' assembly for research.

Last updated Feb 1, 2026

Type: Robotdog
Product Stage: Prototype
Release Year: 2019
Country of Origin: United States

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MIT research lab led by Sangbae Kim. Created Mini Cheetah, first quadruped to backflip. Pioneering dynamic legged locomotion research.

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