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Robot That Jumps Like A Grasshopper And Rolls Like A Ball Created For Space Exploration

Published December 4, 2008, 5:25 am, Science Daily

The first robot that can jump like a grasshopper and roll like a ball could play a key role in future space exploration. The 'Jollbot' is shaped like a spherical cage which can roll in any direction, giving it the maneuverability of wheels without the problem of overturning or getting stuck in potholes.

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