Researcher designs robot that jumps like a grasshopper
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 21:14
in Mathematics & Economics
The first robot that can jump like a grasshopper and roll like a ball could play a key role in future space exploration. The 'Jollbot' has been created by Rhodri Armour, a PhD student from the University of Bath. It's hoped his creation, which can jump over obstacles and roll over smoother terrain, could be used for space exploration or land survey work in the future...
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