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ROPID the adorable humanoid can jump 3-inches into the air, sweep you off your feet
engadget.com - 10/29/2009
ROPID the adorable humanoid can jump 3-inches into the air, sweep you off your feet
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It's been a while since we've seen a humanoid robot this size do anything very new or interesting -- mostly they seem busy with their slow-mo dance moves -- but the new ROPID bot by Tomotaka Takahashi, the man behind Panasonic's Evolta bots , not only has a few new tricks up its plastic ...
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Ropid: New robot runs, jumps 8 centimeters high (2 videos)
crunchgear.com - 10/28/2009
Ropid: New robot runs, jumps 8 centimeters high (2 videos)
— crunchgear.com — Japan has produced many humanoids in the past years, but making them move in one way or... the other is usually a challenge. Kyoto-based Robo Garage has unveiled Ropid [JP] today, a mini robot that runs on two legs and can jump as high as 8cm.  ... (more) Ropid: New robot runs, jumps 8 centimeters high (2 videos)
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robo-garage.com - 10/28/2009
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Ropid, the Dancing Humanoid Robot: Creepy or Cute?
Switched — ... Yesterday, our pals over at Engadget reported on Ropid, the humanoid robot that proudly parades around, runs in place, and hops a quarter of its own height (video above). Today, ...

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