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Scientists build 98-gram hopping robot powered by snapping rods
Original: Scientists develop a tiny 98-gram hopping robot that uses snapping elastic metal rods to move faster acro
Researchers have developed a tiny hopping robot weighing just 98 grams that moves by releasing energy from snapping elastic metal rods. The snap-driven mechanism lets it leap faster and more efficiently than conventional motors would allow on uneven ground. Coverage highlights its potential for exploring terrain where wheeled robots struggle, such as disaster zones or other planets.
Why now: The novel jump-based locomotion and its potential for exploration robotics have drawn fresh attention.
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- Scientists develop a tiny 98-gram hopping robot that uses snapping elastic metal rods to move faster acro · The Times of India
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