Snapping rods let frog-like robot outrun rigid legs across six terrains
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THE AI ANGLE
Generating an automated text summary of the articleResearchers developed a hopping robot that uses twisted elastic rods to store and suddenly release energy. The design allowed the small machine to outrun rigid-legged systems across multiple surfaces and swim. Mechanical engineers can now use shape-driven instability instead of larger motors to power miniature robots.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Relying on material snapping rather than active motor control challenges traditional approaches to robotic motion.Read the original at techxplore.com Generate teaching or study materials
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