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Boston Dynamics’ Sand Flea Robot Can Jump 30 Feet Into the Air

04/02/2012
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    The sand flea is one of the natural world's most astounding jumpers, capable of leaping huge distances in a single bound. Inspired this amazing insect, Boston Dynamics has created an 11 pound robot that can jump 30 feet into the air to overcome obstacles. That's high enough to jump over a compound wall, into a second story window, or onto the roof of a house - hit the jump to see a video of it in action!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/boston-dynamics-sand-flea-robot-can-jump-30-feet-into-the-air/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Boston Dynamics Sand Flea Robot
    The sand flea is one of the natural world's most astounding jumpers, capable of leaping huge distances in a single bound. Inspired this amazing insect, Boston Dynamics has created an 11 pound robot that can jump 30 feet into the air to overcome obstacles. That's high enough to jump over a compound wall, into a second story window, or onto the roof of a house - hit the jump to see a video of it in action!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/boston-dynamics-sand-flea-robot-can-jump-30-feet-into-the-air/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Sand Flea Robot
    The sand flea is one of the natural world's most astounding jumpers, capable of leaping huge distances in a single bound. Inspired this amazing insect, Boston Dynamics has created an 11 pound robot that can jump 30 feet into the air to overcome obstacles. That's high enough to jump over a compound wall, into a second story window, or onto the roof of a house - hit the jump to see a video of it in action!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/boston-dynamics-sand-flea-robot-can-jump-30-feet-into-the-air/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Sand Flea Test

The sand flea is one of the natural world's most astounding jumpers, capable of leaping huge distances in a single bound. Inspired this amazing insect, Boston Dynamics has created an 11 pound robot that can jump 30 feet into the air to overcome obstacles. That's high enough to jump over a compound wall, into a second story window, or onto the roof of a house - hit the jump to see a video of it in action!...

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