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ROPID is a cool looking robot designed and developer by Tomotaka Takahashi of Robo Garage at Kyoto University, he stands 38 cm tall, and weighs in at 1,600g.
the ROPID designed by tomotaka takahashi is the a jumping and running robot by the japanese company robo garage. the new bot is quite small at 38 cm tall, but packs a full range of movements and special actions that can be triggered with voice commands. the most unique actions that separate the ROPID from other humanoids is its ability to jump in the air, run and skip. the bot easily balances itself performing these more advance maneuvers even at fast speeds. as with many of takahashi designs the ROPID also has a very animated personality. the large eyes and moving mouth define its facial features, while its standing posture looks as if the robot is puffing out its chest.
This fun looking robot is capable of running and even jumping, and he can jump about 8cm off the ground, and can be controlled via voice commands, check out the video of him in action below.
“Lopid (ROPID)” is a true and stable biped walking and running using a timing belt. Two-legged robot is a different power and speed that is required by the position of each leg joints. For example, to quickly and knee bending angle will work twice. The load is concentrated behind the knee joint, so he will tend to fall off balance.
