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University of Washington researchers unveil tiny hopping robot DirectHop
Original: Ever heard of 'DirectHop'? University of Washington researchers develop tiny hopping robot
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed DirectHop, a small robot capable of hopping to get around. The compact machine is drawing attention for how jumping locomotion could let tiny robots navigate terrain that wheeled or walking robots struggle with, and local coverage is introducing the device to a wider audience.
Why now: Fresh coverage of a new university robotics breakthrough is circulating in the news.
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- Ever heard of 'DirectHop'? University of Washington researchers develop tiny hopping robot · KOMO
- Ever heard of 'DirectHop'? University of Washington researchers develop tiny hopping robot · KOMO
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