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December 2, 2014

Cheetah-inspired robot can jump and gallop

  • MIT says the technology could have real-world applications such as prosthetics, wearable technologies, and all-terrain wheelchairs and vehicles.
    • By RODRIQUE NGOWI
    Associated Press

    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — It's a robot unlike any other: inspired by the world's fastest land animal, controlled by video game technology and packing nifty sensors — including one used to maneuver drones, satellites and ballistic missiles.

    The robot, called the cheetah, can run on batteries at speeds of more than 10 mph, jump about 16 inches high, land safely and continue galloping for at least 15 minutes — all while using less power than a microwave oven.


     
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