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Research and Education2026-01-04T11:50:24+00:00

The Ultimate Hardware Foundation for Embodied AI & Robotics Research

Accelerate your research in Reinforcement Learning, SLAM, and Locomotion with the industry’s most open and rugged quadrupedal platforms. Now fully integrated with the NVIDIA AI ecosystem.

Powering the Next Era of AI with NVIDIA

Official NVIDIA Robotics Ecosystem Partner

DEEP Robotics combines agile mobility with the world’s most powerful edge computing platforms. As an NVIDIA Robotics Ecosystem Partner, we are committed to providing researchers with the ideal physical interfaces for advanced AI development.

  • Jetson Integration: Seamless support for NVIDIA Jetson Orin/Xavier modules to run heavy inference onboard.

  • Isaac Lab Ready: High-fidelity URDF/MJCF models available for NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, and Webots, ensuring seamless Sim2Real transfer for Reinforcement Learning policies.

  • Embodied AI: The perfect vessel for your Vision-Language Models (VLM) and end-to-end learning algorithms.

Three Deep Robotics X30 quadruped robots, one with a robotic arm, stand on translucent platforms with the Deep Robotics and NVIDIA logos floating above. The image demonstrates the X30's advanced capabilities for industrial inspection, security, and autonomous operations in challenging environments, powered by NVIDIA's AI and robotics platforms.

CES® 2026 Innovation Award Winner: Lynx M20

Meet Lynx M20 at CES 2026 · Booth #8319, North Hall, LVCC Campus, Las Vegas. 

Why Top Laboratories Choose DEEP Robotics

A DEEP Robotics Lite3 quadruped AI robot stands in a lab, featuring multiple cameras and sensors for advanced robotics education, research, and autonomous applications.

Unrestricted Research Hardware

Research platforms should support iteration, not restrict it.
From the compact Lite3 used for controlled indoor experiments to the IP67-rated X30 deployed in harsh field environments, our robots are engineered for repeated testing, failure-tolerant experimentation, and long research cycles. This reliability allows labs to focus on algorithms, data quality, and reproducibility rather than hardware protection.

A DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 wheeled-quadruped robot in a workshop featuring transparent overlays of an open software architecture, visualizing ROS-style node graphs for motor control, motion planning, and perception pipelines.

Completely Open Architecture

Designed for transparency, control, and extensibility.
Researchers have access to low-level motor control and high-level motion planning, enabling experimentation across the full control stack. Native ROS and ROS2 compatibility, along with C++ and Python SDKs, ensures seamless integration into existing lab infrastructure and supports custom control, perception, and learning pipelines.

A split-screen composition showing a DEEP Robotics X30 quadruped research robot in a controlled university laboratory setting on the left, and a white version of the same robot navigating rugged outdoor gravel terrain during golden hour on the right, demonstrating the progression from lab testing to real-world application.

Scalable from Bench to Field

One research platform across multiple project phases.
Begin with Lite3 for benchmarking, prototyping, and student projects, then scale to the X30 for outdoor trials and real-world validation with payloads exceeding 20 kg. This continuity reduces re-engineering effort and supports long-term research programs from early experimentation through field deployment.

Choose Your Research Platform

DEEP Robotics Lite3

The Agile Testbed. Torque Revolutionized.

Ideal for laboratories focusing on locomotion control, reinforcement learning, and swarm robotics. The Lite3 offers an ultra-high torque density and an open modular structure for easy modifications.

  • Accessible Entry: Prices starting from $2,890 (Basic Model).
  • Extreme Agility: New proprietary joint modules allow for high-difficulty maneuvers (handstands, flips) and a 40% increase in payload (up to 7.5kg).
  • Dev-Ready: Comes with Ethernet, USB 3.0, and HDMI ports to easily mount an NVIDIA Jetson for secondary development.
  • Real-Time Control: Industrial-grade real-time control system with frequencies up to 1kHz.
A DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 wheeled-legged robot, an industry-grade platform designed for autonomous inspection and emergency response in challenging and hazardous environments. It features a hybrid locomotion system combining wheeled speed with legged agility, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, 96-line LiDAR for 360° mapping, and an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance.

DEEP Robotics Lynx M20

Breaking Application Boundaries.

A unique Wheel-Leg Hybrid platform that bridges the gap between the speed of wheeled robots and the obstacle-crossing capability of legged systems.

  • Best of Both Worlds: Drive fast on flat ground, step over obstacles when needed.
  • Agile Form Factor: 50cm width for navigating narrow corridors and unstructured pipes.
  • Rugged Design: IP66 Protection for wet and dusty environments.
  • Research Focus: Linear Model Predictive Control (MPC), Hybrid motion planning, and rapid response systems.

DEEP Robotics X30

Born for the Industry. Undaunted by Weather.

When your research moves out of the lab and into the wild, the X30 provides the reliability you need. It is a flagship platform for search & rescue, industrial inspection, and unstructured terrain navigation.

  • All-Weather Capable: IP67 Protection and operation from -20°C to 55°C.
  • Fusion Perception: Integrated depth cameras and LiDAR support for obstacle avoidance in pitch darkness or blinding light.
  • Heavy Lifter: ≥20kg Payload capacity allows you to mount heavy-duty 3D LiDARs, RTK-GPS, and high-compute servers.
  • Terrain Master: Climbs 45° stairs and navigates open-riser industrial staircases autonomously.
DEEP Robotics X30 quadruped industrial robot, designed for autonomous inspection and surveillance in extreme environments, featuring advanced sensors like LiDAR and cameras, and an IP67 rating for durability.

Choose Your Research Platform

A white and grey DEEP Robotics Lite3 quadruped robot, designed for education, research, and industrial applications, stands on a grey background. This agile robot dog features advanced motion control, a modular design for sensor integration like LiDAR and depth cameras, and supports AI-driven autonomous navigation and reinforcement learning for complex tasks and terrain adaptation.

DEEP Robotics Lite3

The Agile Testbed. Torque Revolutionized.

Ideal for laboratories focusing on locomotion control, reinforcement learning, and swarm robotics. The Lite3 offers an ultra-high torque density and an open modular structure for easy modifications.

  • Accessible Entry: Prices starting from $2,890 (Basic Model).
  • Extreme Agility: New proprietary joint modules allow for high-difficulty maneuvers (handstands, flips) and a 40% increase in payload (up to 7.5kg).
  • Dev-Ready: Comes with Ethernet, USB 3.0, and HDMI ports to easily mount an NVIDIA Jetson for secondary development.
  • Real-Time Control: Industrial-grade real-time control system with frequencies up to 1kHz.
A DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 wheeled-legged robot, an industry-grade platform designed for autonomous inspection and emergency response in challenging and hazardous environments. It features a hybrid locomotion system combining wheeled speed with legged agility, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, 96-line LiDAR for 360° mapping, and an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance.

DEEP Robotics Lynx M20

Breaking Application Boundaries.

A unique Wheel-Leg Hybrid platform that bridges the gap between the speed of wheeled robots and the obstacle-crossing capability of legged systems.

  • Best of Both Worlds: Drive fast on flat ground, step over obstacles when needed.
  • Agile Form Factor: 50cm width for navigating narrow corridors and unstructured pipes.
  • Rugged Design: IP66 Protection for wet and dusty environments.
  • Research Focus: Linear Model Predictive Control (MPC), Hybrid motion planning, and rapid response systems.
DEEP Robotics X30 quadruped industrial robot, designed for autonomous inspection and surveillance in extreme environments, featuring advanced sensors like LiDAR and cameras, and an IP67 rating for durability.

DEEP Robotics X30

Born for the Industry. Undaunted by Weather.

When your research moves out of the lab and into the wild, the X30 provides the reliability you need. It is a flagship platform for search & rescue, industrial inspection, and unstructured terrain navigation.

  • All-Weather Capable: IP67 Protection and operation from -20°C to 55°C.
  • Fusion Perception: Integrated depth cameras and LiDAR support for obstacle avoidance in pitch darkness or blinding light.
  • Heavy Lifter: ≥20kg Payload capacity allows you to mount heavy-duty 3D LiDARs, RTK-GPS, and high-compute servers.
  • Terrain Master: Climbs 45° stairs and navigates open-riser industrial staircases autonomously.
DEEP Robotics X30 quadruped robot connected to a comprehensive development environment, showcasing its locomotion control, perception, and SLAM capabilities. The setup features laptops running code and a ROS (Robot Operating System) diagram for programming and control, external sensors including a LiDAR unit and a stereo camera for perception, and monitors displaying real-time robot simulation, 3D mapping data, and visual SLAM output. This system demonstrates the X30's use in industrial inspection and autonomous navigation applications.

Developer Ecosystem

Everything you need to start coding on Day 1.

  • Github Repository: Access open-source tools, sample code, and communication protocols. [View on GitHub]
  • Simulation Support: Official packages available for Gazebo and Webots.
  • Technical support on Discord.

Interfaces:

  • Power: 5V/12V/19V/24V outputs for external sensors.
  • Comms: Ethernet (standard), USB, HDMI, RS485.
  • LiDAR Integration: Pre-configured support for Velodyne, RoboSense, and Mid-360 LiDARs.

Featured Research Areas

  • Locomotion & Control: Model-based control (MPC/WBC) vs. Learning-based control (RL).
  • Perception & SLAM: Multi-sensor fusion in degraded visual environments (fog, dust, dark).
  • Collaborative Robotics: Heterogeneous swarm coordination (Wheel-leg + Quadruped).
  • HRI: Voice interaction and gesture control using the Lite3’s intelligent light system.

Educational & Research Add-ons

Supports diverse module assembly for numerous applications in various industries.

Bi-spectrum Camera
Bi-spectrum Camera

Equipped with infrared, visible light image transmission, intelligent recognition, defect alarm analysis and other functions, it supports automatic focusing and SDK secondary development.

Agile Robotic Arm
Agile Robotic Arm

It can be equipped with end loads such as a camera and gripper to achieve remote grabbing, switching doors, picking up items, and other operations.

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Smart Controller

The navigation host motherboard simultaneously handles business-related program processing, primarily providing functions such as map construction and location navigation.

Equip Your Lab with the Future

Get the Academic Price List

DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 Pro, a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree, is a wheel-legged quadruped robot designed for omni-terrain operations. The robot is shown traversing sandy desert terrain, demonstrating its robust mobility and adaptability for industrial inspection, emergency rescue, and scientific exploration in challenging environments. It features advanced navigation with dual LiDAR and wide-angle cameras for 360-degree perception and AI-powered obstacle avoidance.
DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 Pro, a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree, is a wheel-legged quadruped robot designed for omni-terrain operations. The robot is shown traversing sandy desert terrain, demonstrating its robust mobility and adaptability for industrial inspection, emergency rescue, and scientific exploration in challenging environments. It features advanced navigation with dual LiDAR and wide-angle cameras for 360-degree perception and AI-powered obstacle avoidance.

Equip Your Lab with the Future

Get the Academic Price List

Event Support

Bi-spectrum Camera
China Robot Competition

China Robot Competition — a premier national robotics and AI innovation competition promoting education, research, and autonomous robot development.

Agile Robotic Arm
Raicom Robot Developer Competition

Raicom Robot Developer Competition — a robotics software development and innovation contest advancing AI control, sensor integration, and robot design.

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Chinese Collegiate Computing Competition

Chinese Collegiate Computing Competition — national-level event promoting robotics, AI, and computer science innovation among university students.

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iCAN International Contest of Innovation

iCAN International Contest of Innovation — global competition inspiring creativity in robotics, AI, and smart technology innovation.

FAQs – Education & Research & Entertainment

What makes DEEP Robotics robots suitable for research and education?2025-09-19T09:50:17+00:00

DEEP Robotics quadruped robots such as the Lite 3, X30, and Lynx M20 are versatile platforms for academic and research environments. They enable hands-on learning in robotics, reinforcement learning for quadruped locomotion, AI-driven navigation, and multi-sensor data collection. Their adaptability makes them valuable for university faculty, students, and developers in both classroom and laboratory settings.

Can students and researchers program DEEP Robotics quadruped robots?2025-09-19T09:51:04+00:00

Yes. DEEP Robotics provides SDKs, APIs, and open-source resources on its GitHub page. Users can program in Python, C++, and ROS, leveraging onboard NVIDIA Jetson processors (Lite3 Pro and LiDAR) to run AI algorithms, computer vision, and real-time autonomous control.

What applications do DEEP Robotics robots support in academia?2025-09-19T09:51:19+00:00
  • Reinforcement learning experiments for quadruped locomotion

  • AI, robotics, and machine learning curriculum projects

  • Motion planning and navigation in all-terrain environments

  • Human-robot interaction studies

  • Digital twin and robotics simulation for research labs

  • Robotics competitions for college students and hobbyists

How is the Lynx M20 used in research and education?2025-09-19T09:51:33+00:00

The Lynx M20 is an industrial-grade quadruped robot with powerful mobility and all-terrain adaptability. While primarily designed for industrial inspection and field operations, it is also well-suited for advanced research projects in outdoor robotics, autonomous navigation, and robotics engineering programs. Its durability makes it an excellent choice for universities and labs that want to test robotics solutions in real-world conditions.

Can DEEP Robotics quadruped robots be used as entertainment or robot pets?2025-09-19T09:51:47+00:00

Yes. The Lite 3 offers a compact, interactive platform that doubles as a programmable robot pet, allowing coding enthusiasts and robotics clubs to experiment with tricks, locomotion patterns, and entertainment features. It bridges learning and fun while promoting STEM education.

What resources are available for students and developers?2025-09-19T09:52:00+00:00

DEEP Robotics provides:

  • Developer-friendly manuals and tutorials

  • Sample code libraries on GitHub

  • APIs for reinforcement learning and locomotion control

  • Integration with ROS, Gazebo, and other simulation platforms

  • Global developer community support

Which DEEP Robotics models are best for universities and research labs?2025-09-19T09:52:17+00:00
  • Lite 3: Affordable and versatile, ideal for coding education, robotics clubs, and competitions.

  • X30: Advanced research platform with modular add-ons and industrial-grade mapping capabilities.

  • Lynx M20: Industrial-grade, all-terrain quadruped robot, perfect for outdoor robotics research, autonomous navigation studies, and engineering experiments.

Can DEEP Robotics robots integrate with AI platforms and reinforcement learning systems?2025-09-19T09:52:49+00:00

Yes. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson edge AI computing, DEEP Robotics quadruped robots seamlessly integrate with reinforcement learning frameworks, computer vision models, and robotics simulation platforms. They allow faculty and students to experiment with state-of-the-art AI-driven quadruped locomotion.

How do DEEP Robotics robots benefit faculty, students, and hobbyists?2025-09-19T09:53:00+00:00
  • Faculty: Reliable platforms for robotics courses, AI research, and engineering projects.

  • Students: Hands-on experience with real-world robotics, coding, and competition-ready platforms.

  • Developers & Hobbyists: Open programming interfaces for building custom applications, experiments, or entertainment projects.

Why choose DEEP Robotics for research, education, and entertainment?2025-09-19T09:53:10+00:00

DEEP Robotics offers a complete lineup of quadruped robots—from the Lite 3 for education, to the X30 for advanced research, to the Lynx M20 for industrial-grade all-terrain experiments. With open-source developer tools, NVIDIA Jetson-powered AI, and strong community support, DEEP Robotics empowers innovation in universities, research labs, and robotics clubs worldwide.

“To create a more efficient and intelligent future through the ultimate fusion of mobility and intelligence.”

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