Dynamograde

Start March 1, 2022
End September 30, 2026
Project Status Ongoing
Reference Labcom - ANR

Project overview

Dynamo-Grade is a pioneering project focused on advancing the locomotion of bipedal and quadrupedal robots using torque-controlled systems. The project aims to develop robots capable of autonomous movement and interaction in complex environments, such as factories, warehouses, and other semi-structured spaces. The collaboration between LAAS-CNRS and PAL France seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial robotics, tackling key challenges in: Motion Planning & Optimisation – Developing advanced trajectory planning for dynamic movements, including walking, running, and jumping. Torque-Controlled Locomotion – Improving robotic stability and adaptability to external disturbances in real-time. Perception-Driven Navigation – Integrating multi-sensor perception systems to enable robots to navigate autonomously and interact with their surroundings. Industrial Application – Ensuring that developments lead to practical, deployable robotic systems with real-world industrial applications. The project follows a structured multi-phase roadmap, with milestones covering simulation-based development, physical testing on TALOS, and progression of PAL Frances full-scale humanoid applications. By combining AI-driven control algorithms with cutting-edge robotic hardware, Dynamo-Grade is set to push the boundaries of autonomous locomotion and manipulation in humanoid robotics.

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Our Role

PAL France is a key industrial partner in the Dynamo-Grade project, collaborating with LAAS-CNRS to develop advanced locomotion and control strategies for humanoid and quadrupedal robots. The company plays a central role in integrating cutting-edge robotics research into practical, real-world applications, ensuring that the innovations developed through the project can be deployed in industrial and service environments.

With extensive expertise in robotics engineering, control systems, and motion planning, PAL France is responsible for advancing torque-controlled locomotion and contributing to the next generation of autonomous robots. Through its partnership with PAL Robotics, PAL France provides access to state-of-the-art robotic platforms such as TALOS and TIAGo, which serve as key testbeds for the project’s developments.

By combining academic research with industrial know-how, PAL France is driving the evolution of humanoid robotics, bridging the gap between simulation-based advancements and real-world deployment.

Key responsibilities

  • Robot Development & Integration
    • Contributing to the co-design and development of advanced humanoid and quadrupedal robots.
    • Providing access to PAL Robotics’ robotic platforms for testing and optimisation.
  • Control Architecture & Motion Optimisation
    • Enhancing Model Predictive Control (MPC) for real-time motion adaptation.
    • Improving torque control strategies to increase robotic stability and compliance.
  • Perception & Autonomous Navigation
    • Integrating LIDAR, stereo cameras, and other sensors for environment-aware mobility.
    • Developing navigation frameworks for semi-structured and dynamic environments.
  • Industrial Application & Deployment
    • Translating academic research into market-ready robotic solutions.
    • Ensuring practical application of robotic advancements in industrial and service settings.

Partners

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