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		Modified3019 on Jan 10, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bird-inspired drone uses legs to walk and jump int... The initial GIF is a bit lackluster, as it looks like it’s just walking around dragging a tail. The full video posted later in the article is much more impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8DJ1a3sLIc The article itself is worth a read too imo, I found the bits about toes for easier balance and jumping to takeoff energy efficiency interesting.

ge96 on Jan 10, 2025 | [–]

It's still cute walking around like robots with character

codybontecou on Jan 11, 2025 | [–]

Wow. It really looks like a bird in some of those clips. I know it's still early on but I'm impressed with where we currently are.

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