New micro jumping robot is as big as an ant


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When I have written posts on jumping robots, they are usually as big as an eraser or iPod. However, this robot is smaller, and its basically the size of an small bug. The bot is actually like a bug, because it stores up potential energy and then releases it to jump into the air. It works by having rubber springs that are connected to a little leg and the other side of the rubber bands are connected to the body (see photo above). When the bands are pressed inward, the energy is being stored, and then when it gets released the robot jumps into midair. Sounds pretty cool, even though its basically the size of a insect. Thanks for reading and check out the video below to see this bot in action!


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