Deep Robotics Lynx M20S Becomes First Robotic Explorer in Ailao Mountain
Deep Robotics' Lynx M20S wheeled-quadruped robot became the first robotic scientific expedition member in Ailao Mountain, assisting researchers by exploring dangerous terrain and capturing rare imagery of ghost pipe plants. This deployment showcases a practical application of embodied AI in challenging field biology research, reducing human risk while minimizing environmental disturbance to sensitive wildlife like the western black-crested gibbon. The IP67-rated Lynx M20S features a low operational noise below 55 decibels and a hybrid wheeled-quadruped configuration that allows it to seamlessly switch between rolling fast on mud and stepping over fallen logs.
## BACKGROUND
Embodied AI integrates artificial intelligence algorithms into physical robotic platforms, enabling them to perceive, learn, and interact dynamically with complex real-world environments. Wheeled-quadruped robots combine the high movement efficiency of wheels on flat terrain with the exceptional obstacle-crossing agility of legs in rugged terrain.