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RHex Six-Legged Robot Demonstrates Rough-Terrain Mobility

Boston Dynamics · Demo · 2 min · 2012 · YouTube title: RHex Rough-Terrain Robot
Why it's here

Mentioned in passing as an example of practical legged robots and as a comparison point for hexapod projects.

What it covers

A short Boston Dynamics demo of RHex, a 30-lb six-legged robot built for rough terrain, remotely operated with a video uplink and about four hours of battery life. It can run right-side-up or upside-down.