SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 19, 2025Interesting Engineering

One-legged robot learns upright landing using squirrel-inspired strategy

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Researchers developed a one-legged robot named Salto that can land upright on narrow surfaces like branches, mimicking squirrel movements and using a strategy to control leg forces for balance, achieving successful landings in 25 out of 30 test attempts.

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