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South Korean robot dog completes marathon on single charge
Original: South Korean 'robot dog' became first to run a marathon on a single battery charge — now we know how
A South Korean quadruped robot has become the first robot dog to run a full marathon on a single battery charge, according to Live Science. Engineers have now revealed how the machine managed the endurance feat, drawing attention to advances in battery efficiency, lightweight design and gait optimisation for legged robots. The result is being discussed as a milestone for robotics.
Why now: The endurance achievement marks a claimed first for legged robotics and highlights rapid progress in battery and locomotion technology.
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