This is the biomimetic robot “Cheetah” developed at MIT since 2009.
It first starts to walk slowly, but soon increases speed and starts running like real cheetah.
And as a result from the most recent algorithms the robot is capable of running independently.
The reasons behind its dynamics are the high-torque density electric motor and the specially designed feet.
Such inspiring research work will definitely leave you anticipating the future.
Source: MIT Robotic Cheetah
In the beginning it walks like a newborn.
Source: MIT cheetah Vertical Jump
Then it walks slowly step by step.
Source: MIT cheetah robot walking 1.5m/s (specific resistance =1)
Then starts to walk faster.
Source: MIT Cheetah's first run
And then reaches the speed off 22 km/h!
Source: MIT Cheetah runs at 22 km/h, Gait transition from trot to gallop
