The Boston Dynamics BD-BmD04p “Shepherd”

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This Shepherd has gotten a lot of use.

From the Boston Dynamics brochure for the BD-BmD04 “Shepherd” police drone

In today’s tense urban environments, it’s important for police to have the tools they need to combat terrorism in its many forms while keeping officers out of harm’s way. Boston Dynamics can now provide the most important, flexible element to the police department’s arsenal: the BD-BmD04p “Sheperd”.

Features include:

  • Composite, modular structure makes possible its 265 lb. dry weight
  • Fits in the back seat of a cruiser
  • Mounting system for vertical storage in a van
  • Top speed of 40 mph
  • Able to step over obstacles 50 centimeters in height
  • Three styles of feet: Mountain Goat®, Rundown®, and Tactoes®
  • Wide angle, telepresence-capable front-mounted camera
  • Come Home® autonomous capability
  • Modular manipulator system, capable of applying 7 tons of force to cutting blade with force feedback for soft operations
  • Picatinny rails, complete with hardened data jack, for mounting 3rd party attachments
  • Mounts for police-protection shields and armor
  • Variable gait to continue difficult operations even when a limb is damaged
  • Choice of gasoline hybrid, diesel hybrid, or hydrogen fuel cell powerplants
  • PL115-06-compliant* civilian hardware
  • Energy Star® certified

Boston Dynamics is pleased to partner with the following manufacturers for PL115-06-compliant systems:

  • Remington® Hard Knock® door opening system
  • Taser® QuietRiot® crowd control electrical systems
  • Milkor® 27mm CS gas deployment system
  • Task Force Tips® fire suppression system
  • ASP® Takedown® ranged foam restraint system
  • SafeGuard® soft armor joint protection system

 

*If you have questions about PL115-06-noncompliant military applications, see the BD-BmD04m

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