Salto jumps at complex tasks with new control systems

The Engineer (UK) reports: In work being carried out for the US Army, Salto – saltatorial locomotion on terrain obstacles – has been modified for extra capabilities such as bouncing in place, navigating an obstacle course or following a moving target.

According to UC Berkeley, the researchers hope Salto’s new capabilities will propel the development of small, nimble robots that could leap through rubble to aid in search-and-rescue and other military missions.

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