History of HTR
Founded in 1998, HTR emerged at a pivotal moment when its visionary founders recognized the need to
harness advanced robotic technology within the framework of the “first-person view” (FPV) approach,
paving the way for the autonomous systems of tomorrow. This innovative solution ingeniously
circumvented the limitations of then-nascent artificial intelligence (AI) by implementing progressively
sophisticated levels of remote supervision, ensuring functionality even in the absence of fully
autonomous AI capabilities.
HTR understood a fundamental truth: outdoor robotic systems demand a level of mobility and dexterity comparable to that of living organisms. Inspired by the Darwinian principles of evolution, HTR adopted a groundbreaking perspective — “intelligence could emerge from higher mobility.” This philosophy drove the company to invest heavily in cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing the agility and adaptability of robotic platforms. Their innovations included flexible structures, active compliance
mechanisms, advanced wheel designs, and active suspension systems, all of which contributed to creating machines capable of navigating and performing in complex environments with unprecedented fluidity.
Moreover, HTR has consistently championed the pursuit of energy autonomy as a cornerstone for the
widespread adoption of future robotic systems. While artificial systems have made significant strides,
they still fall short of biological organisms in terms of efficiency during locomotion. Closing this gap and
approaching the unparalleled energy efficiency of natural creatures remains a paramount challenge for
the robotics industry. HTR remains steadfast in addressing this issue, striving to replicate the seamless
synergy of mobility and energy optimization seen in the natural world, to empower the next generation
of robotic systems.