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Turning on the spot is a complicated manoeuvre for two legged robots, until now. This 50cm robot can turn through a full 90 degrees, effortlessly with what looks like a Tia-Chi move … very smooth. This giant step for robot kind will have major implications on future robotic developments. Koeda now hopes to develop the robot to turn on slopes and rougher surfaces.

A video showing the move can be downloaded here which was provided to DWT by Tokyo-based scientist Masanao Koeda of Ritsumeikan University

Via  Digital World