Disney Robot: I didn’t know Disney was making robots, however the organization’s Research arm yesterday uncovered a quite unique one.The one-legged jumping bot may appear like a mechanized form of a pogo stick, yet really makes them interest tech in the engine to keep it from falling over following a few moments.
The upbeat robot can balance out utilizing its lone leg because of a ‘direct flexible actuator in parrallel’ — or LEAP — contained a voice loop actuator in parallel with two pressure springs. Two servo engines then ensure the robot bounced here and there.
While it won’t not appear like a leap forward creation, it’s amazing how the robot can unreservedly meander around without requiring somebody controlling it. The main issue is that it can just maintain its bouncing for seven seconds before smashing — however that will be most likely be enhanced in a next adaptation.
There’s no word yet on what the creation will be utilized for, however a simple estimate would be a robot of Winnie the Pooh’s most loved companion Tigger — known for bouncing around on his tail. Another alternative would be a multitude of hopping robots bound to devastate humankind. I figure the reality of the situation will become obvious eventually.