Deep Robotics LYNX S10 Wheeled Quadruped Robot Dog

Most field robots are chosen for what they can do once they arrive, and then someone has to work out how to get them there. The Deep Robotics LYNX S10 Wheeled Quadruped Robot Dog starts from the opposite end: a machine small enough for one person to carry to the start point, yet equipped to work once it is set down in a narrow corridor, on wet gravel or in a cold yard.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

The company and the wheeled-legged idea

Deep Robotics is a maker of legged and wheeled-legged robots for industrial and research work. Its machines are meant to go where wheeled carts stall and where people would rather not send a worker alone: substations, plant corridors, rubble, stairwells. The wheeled-legged concept sits between two older ideas. A pure legged robot copes well with broken ground but is slow over easy ground. A pure wheeled vehicle is quick on a smooth floor but stops at a step. Putting wheels on legs lets one platform do both jobs.

Within the Lynx line, the LYNX S10 is the small, light member. Larger siblings, such as the Deep Robotics LYNX M20 Omni Terrain Industrial Wheeled Quadruped Robot Dog, are listed on their own pages. The S10 is aimed at the market gap for small wheeled-legged robots in narrow spaces and lightweight operations. It is built around four ideas: lightness and agility, strong performance, all-round sensing and reliable protection.

Positioning and key technology

The S10 weighs 20 kg or less including its battery, which is what makes single-person portability and rapid deployment possible. On flat ground it reaches a top speed of 8 m/s, and it can clear obstacles up to 50 cm high. For a robot this size, that gives access to sites that heavier platforms cannot enter or are not worth bringing.

For perception and navigation it carries four ultra-wide-angle cameras and front-and-rear lidar sensors. These support autonomous path planning and obstacle avoidance. Its sensor architecture provides hardware-level time synchronization across multiple sensors. In practice, that means the camera and lidar data can be lined up in time, which matters when a robot is mapping and localizing while it moves. Together with the mapping, localization and navigation algorithms, this lets the robot plan its own route and steer around obstacles instead of relying on a driver for every metre.

The S10 can also adjust its posture in real time and perform maneuvers such as bipedal standing and forward and backward sliding. These show the coordination of its legs and wheels. They also show why a wheeled-legged body is more than a small rover with extra parts.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, the battery capacity, the charging time, the processor, the connectivity, the contents of the box, the climb angle, the software or SDK, or the wheel size; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the LYNX S10 different from a conventional quadruped?

A conventional quadruped robot dog walks everywhere. That gives it good control on stairs and rough ground, but it spends energy and time on terrain where a wheel would simply roll. The LYNX S10 uses a wheeled-legged body, so it can cover flat ground at up to 8 m/s and still step over obstacles up to 50 cm high. A patrol route that mixes a long smooth corridor with a doorstep, a cable run or a kerb suits this kind of machine.

The second difference is size. At 20 kg or less with its battery, the S10 is built to be lifted by one person. Many industrial robots need a vehicle, a ramp or a crew to reach the start point. Here the transport problem is smaller, and deployment can be quick. The compact body allows single-person portability and rapid deployment.

The third difference is protection. The S10 carries an IP66 rating and operates from -20°C to 55°C. That puts it in the class of tools meant for outdoor and industrial settings rather than indoor demonstrations. Add autonomous path planning, intelligent obstacle avoidance and autonomous charging, and the robot can run a repeated route without constant operator input.

Is the LYNX S10 strong enough to carry equipment?

The effective payload is slightly more than 8 kilograms, and the maximum structural load is 120 kilograms. The two figures describe different things. The effective payload is the working figure for mounted equipment such as an inspection sensor or a camera. The structural load is the maximum the body can bear. Plan your equipment against the effective payload and ask about mounting arrangements when you request a quotation.

Battery life exceeds three hours, and the system supports autonomous charging. For a patrol or inspection round, that means a robot that can go out, work and return to charge without someone swapping a battery in the middle of the shift. If your schedule depends on battery capacity and charging time, ask when you request a quotation.

Who is the LYNX S10 for?

The S10 suits operators who need a capable robot in places where size, weight and weather are the main constraints.

Utilities and power operators can use it for inspection rounds in substations and equipment rooms, where narrow aisles and wet or cold conditions are common. Security teams can use it for patrol routes that run through corridors, yards and service areas. Emergency and fire services can look at it as a light scouting platform; see our Emergency Response category for related equipment. Universities and research labs will find a compact wheeled-legged platform for teaching and for work on perception and navigation.

If your task needs a different configuration, compare the Deep Robotics LYNX S10 Pro Wheeled Quadruped Robot Dog as well, and browse the full Wheeled Quadrupeds category. We will help you compare versions when you request a quotation.

What is the LYNX S10 used for?

1. Power inspection. Routine rounds through substations and equipment halls, with cameras and lidar supporting the route.
2. Security patrol. Repeated autonomous routes through corridors, yards and service areas, with obstacle avoidance on the way.
3. Emergency firefighting support. A light platform to go ahead of people into places that are hard or unsafe to enter.
4. Education. A compact wheeled-legged robot for teaching robotics, control and autonomy.
5. Scientific research. A mobile base for work on mapping, localization, navigation and sensing.
6. Narrow-space access. Lightweight tasks in confined places, where one person can carry the robot in and set it down quickly.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Quotation is the way to buy: tell us your application, the quantity and your location, and we will prepare an offer for the LYNX S10. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Deep Robotics LYNX S10 Wheeled Quadruped Robot Dog is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is the LYNX S10?

The S10 weighs 20 kg or less including the battery. Its compact body allows one person to carry it and deploy it quickly.

How fast is it, and what obstacles can it clear?

The flat-ground top speed is 8 m/s. It can clear obstacles up to 50 cm high.

Can it work outdoors in bad weather?

It has an IP66 protection rating and operates in temperatures from -20°C to 55°C.

How does it find its way around?

It carries four ultra-wide-angle cameras and front-and-rear lidar sensors. They support autonomous path planning and intelligent obstacle avoidance.

How long does the battery last?

Battery life exceeds three hours, and the system supports autonomous charging. Ask for the battery capacity and charging time with your quotation.

How much can it carry?

The effective payload is slightly more than 8 kilograms, and the maximum structural load is 120 kilograms. Tell us your equipment when you ask for a quotation so we can check the fit.

Where can I buy the LYNX S10 and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. The price depends on your configuration and destination, so we send it with the quotation and do not list it here.

Summary

The LYNX S10 answers a practical question: how do you get a capable robot to the job when the job is small, narrow, wet or cold? It weighs 20 kg or less with its battery, reaches 8 m/s on flat ground, clears 50 cm obstacles, carries an IP66 rating and navigates on its own with cameras and lidar. It is a robot that one person can bring to the site and put to work. For a quotation, this page is the starting point.