Autonomous Route PlanningNot publicly disclosed/verified
AvailabilityCommercially Not Available
Battery CapacityNot publicly disclosed/verified
Battery ChemistryNot publicly disclosed/verified
Battery System Voltage48 V
CAN Interface6 channels
Charging MethodNot publicly disclosed/verified
Charging TimeNot publicly disclosed/verified
Commercial Product NameHLQ EDGE
Equipment MountingBack-mounted expansion rail
Exact ModelHLQ EDGE
Gap CrossingDemonstrated jumping between separated surfaces
IP Protection RatingNot publicly disclosed/verified
Leg ConfigurationFour legs
Locomotion ControlProprietary world-model-based physical AI
Maximum Joint Torque330 Nm
Maximum Payload60 kg
Maximum SlopeNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum SpeedNot publicly disclosed/verified
Maximum Step HeightNot publicly disclosed/verified
NationalityJapan
Navigation LocalizationNot publicly disclosed/verified
Obstacle AvoidanceNot publicly disclosed/verified
Onboard AI ComputerNVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
Operating EnvironmentIndustrial facilities and uneven outdoor terrain
Operating RuntimeUp to 3 hours continuous operation
Operating TemperatureNot publicly disclosed/verified
Optional ManipulatorHighlanders-developed robotic arm
Product FamilyHLQ Series
Remote OperationSupported
Robot DimensionsNot publicly disclosed/verified
Robot TypeIndustrial quadruped mobile robotic platform
Robot WeightNot publicly disclosed/verified
Stair NavigationDemonstrated ascending and descending stairs
Step TraversalDemonstrated crossing steps exceeding normal walking body height
Terrain AdaptationAdaptive foot placement and posture control
Total Degrees of Freedom12, excluding back-mounted attachments
Vision Sensors2 depth cameras plus Hand Vision
Walking Body HeightAdjustable from 250 to 500 mm
Wired CommunicationUSB and RJ-45 Ethernet
Wireless CommunicationWi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and 5G
About the HLQ EDGE
HLQ EDGE is an industrial quadruped robot developed by Highlanders Inc. It features 12 degrees of freedom, a maximum 60 kg payload, adaptive AI walking control, and up to three hours of operation. Designed for industrial material transport and inspection, it can traverse stairs, gaps, and uneven terrain. An optional robotic arm can be installed on its rear mounting rail. Commercial availability remains unverified.
Typical applications: Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Inspections, Energy & Utilities, Mobile Robotic Platforms, Research & Development, Emergency Response & Rescue.