Apogee Log | Deep-Tech Intelligence

Why Do Robots Walk Instead of Using Wheels?

▪ Wheels win on flat ground: faster, cheaper, and far better on battery.
▪ Legs win in the real world—stairs, rubble, ladders, and workspaces built for humans.
▪ Boston Dynamics, Tesla, and Figure AI are betting walking robots can go anywhere wheels cannot.
▪ Mars rovers use wheels for endurance; legged explorers may reach cliffs, caves, and rough terrain next.
▪ Walking has an energy tax: humanoids burn battery just to stand still and stay balanced.

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