Subscribe now

Technology

Video: Jumping rolling robot avoids all obstacles

By Sandrine Ceurstemont

8 December 2008

Video: Jump and roll robot

A new design allows this robot to either jump or roll over obstacles. Because it can cope with rocky surfaces, it could be ideal for space exploration.

Topics:

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up

More from New Scientist

Explore the latest news, articles and features

The Lego robot

Technology

Lego robot used to make DNA structures for tiny machines more quickly

News

Technology

Watch a transforming robot roll, crawl, stand up and fly

News

Plumbing service. steel of a heating system in boiler room

Technology

Tentacle robot can bend through pipes and unscrew bolts

News

Technology

Ultra-fast boxing robots could be used for real-life fighting game

News

Popular articles

Trending New Scientist articles

1

A cosmic shape could explain the fundamental nature of the universe

2

Why US obesity rates fell for the first time in decades

3

Rereading the best science fiction writers of all time: Iain M. Banks
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop