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Quadruped Linux robot feels its way over obstacles

The Italian Institute of Technology gave its first public demonstration of a Linux-based quadruped robot for navigating rough terrain. Meanwhile, a new version of the Hydraulic Quadruped (Hyq) robot is under development that can ‘feel’ and step over obstacles using a step reflex algorithm, letting the robot navigate more easily in low-visibility environments.

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