Videos: Mini robot performing a perfect back flip

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Monday, May 17th, 2010

Most of the robots out there have one common problem: They can only move in a slow, mechanical and chopping motion. In other words, the vast majority of robots lacks “elegance” and basic maneuverability. But not so this unnamed, fan made mini robot from Japan.

Find embedded below two videos that show the little guy performing a perfect back flip. The robot somehow reminded me of the Ropid we’ve shown you last year.

This short clip shows the back flip:

This video shows the move in slow motion and is much cooler:

Via Plastic Pals via FrostyDesign [JP]

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