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- 1UCLA builds frog-like hopping robot powered by twisted elastic rods●Frog-like hopping robot propelled by twisting elastic rods
Engineers at UCLA have developed a small hopping robot that moves like a frog, using twisting elastic rods as its propulsion mechanism. The design stores energy in the elastic rods, which twist to launch the robot into jumps. The work points to new ways of building agile robots that can hop over obstacles where wheels or legs struggle.
- 2Nevada City startup unveils tree-chopping robot for vegetation management▼Nevada City startup's tree chopping robot could revolutionize vegetation management
A Nevada City startup has developed a robot designed to chop down trees, which could transform how vegetation is managed. The technology could reduce the cost and danger of manual clearing work, with potential applications in forestry, utility line clearance, and wildfire prevention. Details about the company and the robot's capabilities remain limited so far.