3-D–printed body helps jumping robot land on its feet
Mix of soft and rigid plastics lets bot bounce, keep parts in place
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BOUNCING BOT A 3-D–printed body made from a combination of rubbery and rigid plastics lets a jumping robot push off the ground while keeping mechanical bits secure.
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences