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Morning Edition · Saturday, September 12, 2026Published at 2:23 AM EDT · New York
LimX Dynamics Ships a Robot That Swaps Its Lower Body for the Job
TRON 2 keeps one torso and arm set while exchanging limb modules for a fixed base, wheeled legs rated at 5 meters per second and 30 kilograms, or feet for stairs.
The Shenzhen company LimX Dynamics is selling TRON 2, a robot built around a single torso and arm assembly whose lower body can be exchanged using standard tools. Three configurations are offered: a stationary base for bench manipulation, w…
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