One of the longstanding goals in robotics is the mastery of motion, such that balance, precision, and control provide the same kind of all-terrain navigation seen in biological quadruped counterparts. Another goal? Make robots fast…like so freaky fast that NASCAR fans are left with mouths gaping.
Fortunately, researchers seem happy to provide robot enthusiasts with blazingly fast bots. In a recent video with the unfortunately underwhelming title of “Efficiency and Effectiveness Analysis of a New Direct Drive Miniature Quadruped Robot,” researchers from the University of Maryland and John Hopkins have constructed a miniature robot with independent drive motors propelling its four whegs, which are hybrid-wheel-legs that offer the best of both.
Read More: http://singularityhub.com/2013/07/05/miniature-freaky-fast-quadruped-robots/
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