The Machine Lab's prototyping facility has designed a proprietary new shape changing track

The Machine Lab's prototyping facility has also designed a proprietary new shape changing track that enables this mobile robot to traverse through even rougher terrain than the standard MMP-40X. Besides increasing platform mobility, the remotely reconfigurable track facilitates greater finesse and balance when ascending or descending stairs. An operator can proportional control the track who may want to achieve a very specific angle, or they can automatically change their geometry according to pre-programmed positions with the simple push of a button. The tracks can be actuated independently or in unison.