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Originally Posted by pandamonium
Little EVA - Locomotion - walking robots
from Wikipedia
Robot locomotion is the study of how to design robot appendages and control mechanisms to allow robots to move fluidly and efficiently. Although wheeled robots are typically quite energy efficient and simple to control, other forms of locomotion may be more appropriate for a number of reasons (e.g. traversing rough terrain, moving and interacting in human environments). Furthermore, studying biped and insect-like robots may impact biomechanics.
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I like this theory because it would totally level the playing field with a completely new drive train concept. Its also very interesting that AndyMark will now offer pneumatic muscles as part of the FIRST choice program. Making walking robots is a very difficult and complicated task, but I wouldn't put it past the GDC.