New modular robots can flip, jump, and keep moving even after being cut into pieces
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Northwestern University engineers created modular robots called "legged metamachines" that use AI-evolved designs to perform athletic movements like flipping and jumping across outdoor terrain. These Lego-like robots can survive being cut into pieces, with severed parts continuing to move autonomously until they rejoin, potentially revolutionizing robotics for extreme environments.
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