Jumping, Swimming, Climbing Robot Will Blow You Away

By Sam Laird2013-05-11 21:38:08 UTC

It jumps! It swims! It climbs! This is RHex, the latest DARPA-funded robot from Boston Dynamics.

The little guy has six legs, a compact body and can really get around. It can handle all kinds of terrain, as well as inclines of up to 60%, while its battery life lasts up to six hours. All that capability sure calls to mind some fascinating possibilities, and hints at just how advanced robotics will become in our lifetime.

For more, and to see RHex in action, check out the video above. What do you think RHex could be used for in the real world? Let us know in the comments.

Homepage image courtesy Boston Dynamics

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