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American scientists create new jumping robots for various applications

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Researchers from Washington University and the University of North Carolina have developed new jumping robots. One of them, DirectHop, can leap over steps and right itself after falling, while the other operates on infrared light without batteries.

In brief

  • Washington University created a palm-sized robot.
  • The DirectHop robot can right itself after falling.
  • The miniature soft robot jumps under infrared light.
  • Both robots do not use batteries or electronic components.
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