Top Stories - Aug 23, 2011 11:10 - 0 Comments

Fastest two-legged robot with knees

U. MICHIGAN (US) — See MABEL run—like a human. With a peak pace of 6.8 miles per hour, MABEL is believed to be the world’s fastest bipedal robot with knees. (more…)

Science & Technology - Nov 5, 2009 14:21 - 3 Comments

Runners gain no advantage from prosthetic legs

U. COLORADO (US)—Amputees who use running-specific prosthetic legs have no performance advantage over counterparts who use their biological legs, according to a recent study. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jul 7, 2009 16:19 - 1 Comment

Debate continues about ‘Blade Runner’s’ edge