Sprint Joint Prototype

Codenamed Jurassic, and building upon the technological advancements and insights gained from the Tendril Arm prototype, the R&D team at Da Capo Innovations, Inc. (DC:II) is currently developing an advanced pneumatically actuated robotic joint. This innovative design is specifically engineered to enable a sprinter robot capable of achieving exceptional speed and agile jumping performance.

By utilizing pneumatic control, the Jurassic project aims to deliver highly dynamic, responsive motion while maintaining a lightweight and streamlined structure. This approach significantly enhances the robot’s overall performance, allowing for faster acceleration, greater maneuverability, and more efficient energy use during high-intensity movements.

The lightweight, flexible nature of the new joint design not only improves mechanical efficiency but also paves the way for broader applications in fields where speed, agility, and adaptability are critical — including search and rescue, defense, athletics, and next-generation mobility solutions.

Through Project Jurassic, DC:II continues to push the frontiers of soft robotics and bio-inspired motion systems, redefining what is possible in the realm of agile, high-performance robotic platforms.