Flipper-legged robot runs, swims, and is ready to hit the bigtime

Back in 2013, we heard about an all-terrain walking robot known as RHex. Designed in a collaboration between McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania, it used six flipper-like legs to scamper around. Now, its successor is taking to the briny depths.

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Category: Robotics

Tags:

• Amphibious
• ICRA 2019
• Underwater

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