Saturday, July 7, 2012

US researchers have built what they say is the first set of robotic legs that walk just like a human being.

University of Arizona 
http://www.tgdaily.com/trendwatch-features/64505-robotic-legs-move-just-like-yours

Posted on July 7, 2012 - 10:55 by Emma Woollacott

They've based their design on the neural architecture, musculoskeletal architecture and sensory feedback pathways in humans, making the legs more biologically accurate than ever before.
Not only are they a natural for robot storm-troopers, they could improve efforts to help spinal cord injury patients recover the ability to walk. And we can't help thinking they'd be perfect for exercising Boston Dynamics' Alphadog, too.

Biologically accurate robot walking legs
http://youtu.be/MnD7LqisBhM

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