Toyota launched a robotic leg called Toyota Hopper that can hop and jump around like that of a human. This sophisticated robotic leg, which was unveiled in September 2006, can literally jump as high as 1.6 inches. Unlike the traditional jumping robots that mimic a pogo stick, this robotic leg from Toyota maintains its balance and does not fall over. Its 3.3 feet leg has a joint attached to each toe, allowing it to bend and stretch with its knee-like joints.
The Japanese company hopes that the technology they applied to the leg can be utilized on a two-legged robot. Several reports say that Toyota was planning to develop a two-legged robot in the coming years. With the advanced technology that they have used, robots can and will be able to run faster and navigate uneven terrains with relative ease.
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