ScoutRobot Jumps Over Objects

Posted on July 30, 2008

ScoutRobot is a wheeled robot that has the ability to jump over objects. ScoutRobot can sense how high the obstacle is in front of it and then jump high enough to clear the obstacle. The reason the robot appears to float is because it is literally floating on air. ScoutRobot has an aluminum cylinder powered by compressed air that is stored in two plastic bottles. New Scientist says one limitation of the robot is that ScoutRobot has no idea what it is on the other side of whatever it is jumping over. If ScoutRobot were to jump into a puddle of mud or water it might then be unable to get out. Find more about ScoutRobot at Gearfuse.

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