I came across an article today that immediately caught my eye, it was about a robot that could jump 30 feet! Yes 30 feet! That's an amazing feat, even for a robot. Let me introduce you to the Sand Flea, it is the metallic child of Boston Dynamics.
This robot can drive around like your typical RC toy... but it has a trick up its' sleeve. Using a CO2 powered piston on the rear of the vehicle, it can leap up to 9m (30 feet) in a single bound.
An on-board gyroscopic stabilization system keeps the Sand Flea balanced during flight and helps with making a safer landing. This was developed with funding in part from DARPA, with the goal of providing increased situational awareness in combat situations. However the creators see this tiny jumper also playing roles in law enforcement, search & rescue and planetary exploration. Check out the video below, and for more information visit Boston Dynanics website here
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