This robot takes power walking to a new level
This robot takes power walking to a new level
The DURUS robot can walk more than a mile in man’s shoes. A pair of size 13, Adidas sneakers, to be specific.Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have tackled what they describe as a deceptively difficult challenge: develop a battery-powered robot that mimics the subtle complexity of the human footstep. Aaron Ames, an associate professor of automation and mechatronics, said their feat represents a stride in robotic efficiency and mobility and could allow for robots to function more seamlessly in environments meant for humans.