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Water Walker
Much like a Jesus lizard or water strider, this 12 legged robot can walk on water. The researchers gave the robot copper legs that have a structure capable of trapping tiny air pockets. This helps the robot stay afloat on the water. Ten legs support the robot while the other two are connected to small [...]
Robo Van Travels From Italy To China
Two Piaggio Porter electric vans are traveling autonomously from Milan to Shanghai, a trip that will take three months with a total of 13,000 km. Both vans will have people as passengers on board to take over if needed. This is a project from VisLabs. After participating in and siting the DARPA Grand Challenge and [...]
China Wins Robot World Cup
While the real word cup continues, the International Humanoid Robot Olympic Games is now over. Besting out teams from the United States and South Korea, China has won the International Humanoid Robot Olympic Gamesthat was held recently in Harbin, China. Link via (Shanghaiist)