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With a Hop, a Skip and a Jump, High-Flying Robot Leaps Over Obstacles With Ease

UC IT Blog September 9, 2020 All Articlescomputer science, data, Engineering, Justin Yim, Kara Manke, robotics, Salto, UC Berkeley, UCB 0

Since first unveiling Salto in 2016, UC Berkeley researchers have upgraded the robot with a host of new abilities. Now, it can navigate an obstacle course with ease and go on walks through Berkeley’s campus.

By Kara Manke. Topping out at less than a foot, Salto the robot looks like a Star Wars imperial walker in miniature. But don’t be fooled by its size — this little robot has a mighty spring in its step….
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