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Carnegie Mellon University Research Team Develops the World’s Smallest Electric Autonomous Bipedal Robot ‘Zippy’

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Carnegie Mellon University Research Team Develops the World's Smallest Electric Autonomous Bipedal Robot 'Zippy'

The research team at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States has announced the development of the world’s smallest known electric autonomous miniature bipedal robot, ‘Zippy’. This robot stands less than 4 centimeters tall and, thanks to its compact onboard battery, actuators, and control system, can not only start autonomously but also walk, turn, jump, … Read more

University of Pittsburgh’s Miniature “Insect” Robot: Amphibious and Capable of Performing Tasks in Tight Spaces

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University of Pittsburgh's Miniature "Insect" Robot: Amphibious and Capable of Performing Tasks in Tight Spaces

Small jumping insects in nature provide endless inspiration for scientists. They can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, cling to narrow spaces, and survive in harsh environments: there is almost no place they cannot enter. Take a look at this robot, about the size of a cricket but resembling a mosquito: This is a miniature robot … Read more