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Jim Leffman

New Robo-Dog Can Run Along The Beach At 9.8 Feet Per Second

Robotic dog: Adaptability of the proposed controller to various ground environments. The trained neural network controller is expected to expand the scope of application of quadrupedal walking robots by proving its robustness in changing terrain. KAIST/SWNS TALKER

Jogging along the beach with your robotic dog might seem like something out of a sci-fi film, but scientists have done just that.

The robo-dog, called RaiBo, is the first to be able to navigate uneven surfaces and can bound along sand dunes at 9.8 feet (three meters) per second.

The team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (.

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