Information on TALOS:
TALOS stands for Telescopic, Actuated Lifter On Swerve, and is named after the Greek mythological figure Talos, a giant bronze automaton built by Hephaestus, the god of blacksmithing and craftsmanship. Talos is regarded as the first depiction of a robot in human art and literature.
Notable features of TALOS include:
- Full node extension (i.e. can reach all payloads with its arm)
- Gyroscopic balance
- Double station and ground pickup
- Swerve drive chassis
- Low center of gravity
- Weighted for improved balance
